Brothers in christ (4/4)

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for… 1 Peter 2:21

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21	For you have been called for this purpose, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps. suffering following calling
And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. God obedience acknowledging

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same intention (for whoever has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin). 1 Peter 4:1	Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. sin suffering
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15	Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful. Jesus peace gratitude
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1	Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. faith righteousness peace
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3	Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Jesus baptism
To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27	To whom God willed to make known what the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles is, the mystery that is Christ in you, the hope of glory. evangelism Jesus hope
Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14	But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. desires addiction Jesus
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority. Colossians 2:9-10	For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over every ruler and authority. Jesus strength equipment
And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17:3	And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. eternal life God Jesus
God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9	God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus calling reliability
So that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21	So that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. sin grace eternal life
But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. Galatians 3:22	But the Scripture has confined everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. sin trust faith
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5	May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ. love transformation following
I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing. Galatians 2:21	I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly. grace righteousness law
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Colossians 3:16	Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Word of God learning worship
Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Colossians 2:16-17	Therefore, no one is to act as your judge in regard to food and drink, or in respect to a festival or a new moon, or a Sabbath day— things which are only a shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. food sabbath judgment
For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1	It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Jesus life redeemer
You who want to be justified by the law have cut yourselves off from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. Galatians 5:4	You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by the Law; you have fallen from grace. righteousness grace law
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test! 2 Corinthians 13:5	Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test? faith salvation Jesus
So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17	So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. faith evangelism listening
I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Philippians 1:23-24	But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sakes. death life
For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14	It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. evangelism calling
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. 2 Corinthians 13:13	The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. grace blessing Holy Spirit
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism

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And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.

Romans 5:3-4 suffering hope joy