Constancy: Under Suffering

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. …