1. Hebrews 11:3
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By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible
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2. Matthew 5:11-12
(ESV)
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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4. Romans 12:12
(ESV)
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
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