13 But I would not have you ignorant, brothers, about those who are falling asleep. You must not sorrow like other men, who have no hope.
4 who ever comforts me in all my troubles, so that I may be continually able to comfort those who are in any trouble by the comfort with which God is ever comforting me.
7 But what was once gain to me, that I have counted loss for Christ.
8 In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ,
36 For you need stedfastness, so that after having done the will of God, you may receive the promise,
18 For I count as nothing what we now suffer, in comparison with the glory which will soon be unveiled to us.
18 "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.
7 These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.