PRESSURE

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• Original Greek in red.

TRIBULATION/PRESSURE

 

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world [orderly arrangement, that is, decoration; by implication the world] you will have tribulation [pressure (literally or figuratively)]; but be of good cheer, I have overcome [subdued (literally or figuratively)] the world [orderly arrangement, that is, decoration; by implication the world] .”

John 16:33

 

strengthening the souls [breaths, that is, (by implication) spirits] of the disciples [learners], exhorting [calling near, that is, inviting, invoking (by imploration, hortation or consolation)] them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations [pressures (literally or figuratively)] enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 14:22

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation [pressure (literally or figuratively)].

2 Cor. 7:4

you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. 4 For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation [crowding (literally or figuratively)], just as it happened, and you know.

1 Thes. 3:4

 

Yes, and all who desire to live godly [piously] in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution [pursuing (literally or figuratively)]. 

2 Tim. 3:12

choosing rather to suffer affliction with [maltreatment in company with, that is, (passively) endure persecution together] the people of God than to enjoy [to hold] [full enjoyment] the passing pleasures of sin, 

Heb. 11: 25

Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings [something undergone, that is, hardship or pain] are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

1 Peter 5:9

And I said to him, “Sir, you know.”

So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great [big] tribulation [pressure (literally or figuratively)], and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Rev. 7:14

 

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A few other scriptures on pressure:

And not only that, but we also glory [vaunt/boast] in tribulations [pressures], knowing that tribulation [pressure] produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Rom.5:3

rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation [pressure], continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Rom. 12:12

For our light [✓] affliction [pressure], which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

2 Cor. 4:17

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PERSEVERE IN THE ORIGINAL, TRUE, DELEGATES’ INSTRUCTION [WITHOUT GETTING INTO PICKY DETAILS, WHAT WE CALL THE NEW TESTAMENT]:

And they continued steadfastly [earnest towards/persevered] in the apostles’ [delegates’] doctrine [instruction] and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.      Acts 2:42

Definition:   Delegate:   a person sent or authorized to represent others.

 

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