If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ
John 15:21 "They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me."
Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, you who tremble at his word: "Your own people who hate you and exclude you because of my name, have said, 'Let the LORD be glorified, that we may see your joy!' Yet they will be put to shame."
Matthew 10:22 "You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."
Revelation 2:3 "You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary."
you are blessed
Matthew 5:10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name
Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. (Jesus Christ)
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