1 Peter 4:12

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Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

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Clement Of Alexandria

AD 215

If ye be reproached in the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth on you."

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Cyprian of Carthage

AD 258

"If ye be reproached in the name of Christ, happy are ye; because the name of the majesty and power of the Lord resteth upon you; which indeed according to them is blasphemed, but according to us is honoured." Or if his call should come to him before, his faith shall not be without reward, seeing it was prepared for martyrdom; without loss of time, the reward is rendered by the judgment of God. In persecution, the warfare,-in peace, the purity of conscience, is crowned.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Think not strange Be not surprised, nor discouraged that a hot and sharp persecution is come upon you at this time, as if it were a new and an extraordinary thing. It is what you must expect and be ready to receive with patience, and even with joy, when you suffer as Christ did before you, and for his sake: this is the way to eternal happiness in heaven. (Witham)

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The Didache

AD 100

And the earth shall be delivered into his hands, and he shall do iniquitous things which have never yet come to pass since the beginning. 5. Then shall the creation of men come into the fire of trial,

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