Endurance
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· 5 viewsThe ability to persevere in a task or calling. The Christian is called to endure in the face of trial or opposition, and his endurance brings spiritual rewards.
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Endurance commended as a virtue for God’s people
Endurance commended as a virtue for God’s people
Jos 1:7; Ga 6:9
See also Dt 5:32; Jos 23:8; Job 17:9; Ac 11:23; Ac 13:43; Ac 14:22; Eph 4:14; 1 Ti 6:11; 2 Ti 2:3; 1 Pe 2:20; Re 13:10
Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession
Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession
Mt 10:22; Lk 9:62
See also Ac 20:24; 2 Ti 2:12
Christian endurance originates with God
Christian endurance originates with God
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
See also 2 Co 1:8–9; Col 1:10–11; 2 Th 3:5
Christian endurance involves standing firm
Christian endurance involves standing firm
1 Co 15:58; Php 1:27
See also Ga 5:1; Php 4:1; 2 Th 2:15; 2 Ti 3:14; 2 Ti 4:5
The results of enduring
The results of enduring
Salvation
Salvation
Heb 10:36; Jas 1:12
See also Ro 2:7; Ro 15:4; 1 Ti 4:16; 2 Ti 2:10; Heb 12:7–9
Protection
Protection
Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.
See also 2 Th 3:3–4
Spiritual fruit
Spiritual fruit
And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
See also Lk 8:15; Ro 5:3–5
Encouragement for others
Encouragement for others
If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.
See also 1 Pe 5:9; Heb 12:1–3; Re 1:9
Examples of endurance
Examples of endurance
Ps 123:3–4; 1 Co 4:12; 1 Th 1:3; 2 Th 1:4; 2 Ti 3:10–11; Jas 5:11; Re 2:3