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Persecution broke out

Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went … Continue reading

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Coping with persecution

Since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, … Continue reading

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Don’t be misled

Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to … Continue reading

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We were encouraged

Dear brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, but not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. For we wanted to come to you—certainly … Continue reading

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Perseverance

My dear friends, if we deliberately continue to sin after we’ve received knowledge of the truth, there’s no longer any sacrifice left to cover these sins – only the terrible expectation of God’s judgment and the raging fire consumes his enemies. For anyone who rejected … Continue reading

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