“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
(Matthew.5:3,10)
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ´s sufferings..”
(I Peter.4:12,13a)
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered awhile, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
(I Peter.5:10)
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance(ie: law or regulation) of man for the Lord´s sake…” “For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.”
(I Peter.2:13a & 15)