Acts 14:22

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Acts 14:20–24 · Berean Standard Bible

20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

21 They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

24 After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

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1 Thessalonians 3:2

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1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

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So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

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If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

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if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Jude 1:3

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But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,

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keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.

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Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.

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and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.

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Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

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You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.

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and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.