1 Neither suffer ye this again to trouble your mind, that we see the unrighteous possessing wealth, and the servants of God straitened. (2CL) 2 Let us then have faith, brothers and sisters. We are trained by the present life, that we may be crowned with the future. (2CL)
2 Clement 20:1–2
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2 Baruch 83:3–5
3 And He will assuredly examine the secret thoughts, And that which is laid up in the secret chambers of all the members of man. And will make (them) manifest in the presence of all with reproof. (2BA) 4 Let none therefore of these present things ascend into your hearts… (2BA)
2 Clement 19:3–4
3 Let us therefore practice righteousness that we may be saved unto the end. Blessed are they that obey these ordinances. Though they may endure affliction for a short time in the world, they will gather the immortal fruit of the resurrection. (2CL) 4 Therefore let not… (2CL)
2 Enoch 50:2–4
2 I see all things. (2EN) 3 Now therefore, my children, in patience and meekness spend the number of your days, that you inherit endless life. (2EN) 4 Endure for the sake of the Lord every wound, every injury, every evil word and attack. (2EN)
2 Thessalonians 3:12–14
12 We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. 13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing. 14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not as…
2 Enoch 51:3–5
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1 Thessalonians 3:2–4
2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. 4 Indeed, when we were with you, we kep…
Sirach 11:23–25
23 Don’t say, “What use is there of me? What further good things can be mine?” (WEB) 24 Don’t say, “I have enough. What harm could happen to me now?” (WEB) 25 In the day of good things, bad things are forgotten. In the day of bad things, a man will not remember things that are good. (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:26–28
26 As for the servants whom I have given you, not one of them will perish, for I will require them from among your number. (WEB) 27 Don’t be anxious, for when the day of suffering and anguish comes, others will weep and be sorrowful, but you will rejoice and have abundanc… (WEB)
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