If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. |
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. – Sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing. |
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I 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. |
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. |