Hebrews 12:4

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You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.

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Referenced Verses

  • Heb 10:32-34 : 32 But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened. 33 At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way. 34 For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.
  • Heb 12:2 : 2 keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
  • Rev 2:13 : 13 ‘I know where you live– where Satan’s throne is. Yet you continue to cling to my name and you have not denied your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed in your city where Satan lives.
  • Rev 6:9-9 : 9 Now when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been violently killed because of the word of God and because of the testimony they had given. 10 They cried out with a loud voice,“How long, Sovereign Master, holy and true, before you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?” 11 Each of them was given a long white robe and they were told to rest for a little longer, until the full number was reached of both their fellow servants and their brothers who were going to be killed just as they had been.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.
  • Rev 17:6 : 6 I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of those who testified to Jesus. I was greatly astounded when I saw her.
  • Rev 18:24 : 24 The blood of the saints and prophets was found in her, along with the blood of all those who had been killed on the earth.”
  • Matt 24:9 : 9 Persecution of Disciples“Then they will hand you over to be persecuted and will kill you. You will be hated by all the nations because of my name.
  • 1 Cor 10:13 : 13 No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
  • 2 Tim 4:6-7 : 6 For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart is at hand. 7 I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

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  • Heb 12:1-3
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    83%

    1The Lord’s Discipline Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,

    2keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

    3Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

  • Heb 12:5-9
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    78%

    5And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons?“My son, do not scorn the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects you.

    6“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”

    7Endure your suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?

    8But if you do not experience discipline, something all sons have shared in, then you are illegitimate and are not sons.

    9Besides, we have experienced discipline from our earthly fathers and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life?

  • 1 Pet 4:1-2
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    76%

    1So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,

    2in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires.

  • 1 Pet 5:9
    72%

    9Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

  • Jas 4:7
    72%

    7So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you.

  • Eph 4:20
    71%

    20But you did not learn about Christ like this,

  • Jas 5:6
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    6You have condemned and murdered the righteous person, although he does not resist you.

  • Rom 6:12
    71%

    12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires,

  • Heb 4:15
    71%

    15For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.

  • 1 Pet 4:12-13
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    71%

    12Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.

    13But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

  • Gal 3:4
    70%

    4Have you suffered so many things for nothing?– if indeed it was for nothing.

  • Heb 10:32
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    32But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

  • Heb 10:36
    70%

    36For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.

  • Heb 13:12-13
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    12Therefore, to sanctify the people by his own blood, Jesus also suffered outside the camp.

    13We must go out to him, then, outside the camp, bearing the abuse he experienced.

  • Heb 12:11-12
    2 verses
    69%

    11Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.

    12Therefore, strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees,

  • Heb 12:17-18
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    69%

    17For you know that later when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance, although he sought the blessing with tears.

    18For you have not come to something that can be touched, to a burning fire and darkness and gloom and a whirlwind

  • 1 Pet 2:20-21
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    69%

    20For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.

    21For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

  • 1 Pet 1:6
    69%

    6This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

  • Heb 4:11
    69%

    11Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

  • Heb 10:19
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    19Drawing Near to God in Enduring Faith Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,

  • Heb 6:12
    69%

    12so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.

  • 2 Tim 2:3
    69%

    3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Cor 4:12
    68%

    12We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,

  • Eph 6:12-13
    2 verses
    68%

    12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.

    13For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.

  • Rev 12:11
    68%

    11But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.

  • Heb 5:8
    68%

    8Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered.

  • Rev 2:3
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    3I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake of my name, and have not grown weary.

  • 2 Thess 1:5
    68%

    5Encouragement in Persecution This is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.

  • Jas 1:12
    68%

    12Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

  • 2 Thess 3:13
    68%

    13But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

  • 1 Pet 1:22
    68%

    22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

  • Deut 12:9
    68%

    9for you have not yet come to the final stop and inheritance the LORD your God is giving you.

  • Heb 12:14
    68%

    14Do Not Reject God’s Warning Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

  • Heb 3:13
    68%

    13But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called“Today,” that none of you may become hardened by sin’s deception.

  • Prov 1:10
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    10Admonition to Avoid Easy but Unjust Riches My child, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent!

  • Gal 5:17
    68%

    17For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to each other, so that you cannot do what you want.