TSK · Philippians 1:29

“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.

But to all who have received him– those who believe in his name– he has given the right to become God’s children

So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying,“We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Having been buried with him in baptism, you also have been raised with him through your faith in the power of God who raised him from the dead.

All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.