Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5566 suffering, encouragements in

5566 suffering, encouragements in

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Believers are encouraged by the loving care and faithful promises of God and by the example, support and prayers of fellow believers. The prospect of heaven helps them to endure.

The encouragement of God's love

The care of the Father

Psalm 103:13 See also Psalm 86:17; Isaiah 50:10; Isaiah 64:8-9; Luke 18:6-7; John 16:27; John 17:11,15; Romans 8:32; 2 Corinthians 1:3

The sympathetic understanding of Jesus Christ

Hebrews 2:18 See also Isaiah 40:11; Isaiah 42:3; Isaiah 53:5; Luke 4:18; Isaiah 61:1; John 14:27; John 16:22; Romans 8:35-39; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 12:3

The comfort of the Spirit

John 14:16-17 See also Luke 11:13; Romans 5:5; Romans 8:26; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 3:16; 1 Peter 4:14

The promises of God

Psalm 119:50; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 12:9 See also Isaiah 41:10; Isaiah 43:2-3; Matthew 6:31-33; Romans 15:4; Philippians 4:7; 1 Peter 5:10

The encouragement of the fellowship of believers

Examples from the past

Hebrews 12:1 See also Psalm 102:17-18; Jeremiah 20:11; Philippians 4:11; Hebrews 11:25-26; James 5:10-11

Support from other believers

1 Thessalonians 5:11 See also Ruth 2:13; Job 42:11; Acts 28:15; Romans 16:4; 2 Corinthians 7:6-7; Philippians 4:14; Colossians 4:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12; Thessalonians 4:18; 2 Timothy 4:9,11; Phm 13; Hebrews 10:25

The encouragement of looking ahead

The assurance of victory

Romans 8:37 See also Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 15:20,25,55-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

The prospect of glory

Romans 8:18 See also Job 19:25-26; Isaiah 65:17; 2 Corinthians 4:17-5:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7; 2 Peter 3:13; Jude 24-25; Revelation 7:16-17; Revelation 21:1-4