15 but holding the truth in love we shall grow up in every part into him who is our Head, even Christ.
16 From him the whole body (knit together and compacted by all its joints) makes continual growth of the body so as to build itself up in love, through the energy of his bounteous provision, according to the need of each several part.
22 "You will be hated by all men because of my name; and he who endures to the end shall be saved.
45 "Who, then, is the faithful and prudent slave, to whom his master has entrusted his household, to give them their food in due season?
10 Fear not what you are about to suffer! Behold, the devil is indeed going to put some of you in prison, that you may be tested, and you will have persecution for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.