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- Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, …
- Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
- No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
- …for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
- Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
- For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.
- Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
- Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do.