For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.
These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:
Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
And having spent some time (there), he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.
Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.