We … glory in tribulations. 

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.

Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. § Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! § They departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. § The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. § Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

Rom. 5:3;  1 Cor. 15:19;  1 Peter 4:12,13;  2 Cor. 6:10;  Phil. 4:4;  Acts 5:41;  Rom. 15:13;  Hab. 3:17,18

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