Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; constant in prayer;
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Ambrosiaster
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Even if the times do not allow us to speak publicly about our faith, nevertheless we must rejoice in tribulation, for this sadness brings joy…. With the joy of hope we can endure tribulation, knowing that the things which are promised to those who suffer are much greater. Prayer is essential if we are to survive tribulation! Commentary on Paul’s Epistles.
All these things are fuel for the fire of the Spirit…. There is nothing which makes the soul so courageous and venturesome for anything as a good hope.