13 We believe that Jesus died and rose again. And because of what Jesus did, God will bring back with him those who have died.
4 We have plenty of the same troubles that Christ had. But we also have plenty of comfort and help from him.
7 To believe is worth more than to have gold. Gold can spoil, but it is tested by fire to show that it is good. So troubles test you to prove that you believe. Then, because you really believe, you will be praised and made great and have honour when Jesus Christ comes again.
7 But all these things that might have helped me, I call them all nothing, because of Christ.
8 Yes, I call them all nothing, because to know Christ Jesus my Lord is much better. It is for his sake that I have given them all up and call them just dirt. I have lost them but gained Christ.
36 You must not give up believing. Then you will do what God wants you to do. Then you will get what he promised you.
18 I think that the troubles we have in this life are nothing when we think of the great things that we shall have.
18 I will not leave you without someone to help you. And I myself will come back to you.