some of you into
prison, so that
you will be tested,
and you will have
tribulation for ten
days. Be faithful
until death, and I
will give you
the crown of life.
Living faithfully for
the Lord, does not
exempt us from
persecution.
All who live godly
ives will suffer
persecution.
‘Do not fear what
you are about to suffer, ‘
Fear not and stand
firm in the faith!
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