For we would not brethren have you ignorant
“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life. ” --II Cor. 1: 8
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. ” --II Cor. 4: 8 -9
Psalm 34: 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
I Corinthians 10: 13, There hath no temptation (trouble) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation (trouble) also make a way to escape.
Proverbs 20: 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
James 1: 2 -3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [3] Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Psalm 119: 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Ps. 119: 67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray
Genesis 50: 20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Romans 5: 3 -4 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; [4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope.
Ps. 71: 19 -21 O God, who is like unto thee! Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
Philip. 1: 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel.
Isaiah 40: 31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
James 1: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation (trouble): for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.
Lighthouse Baptist Church Randy Farwell Biloxi, MS Some damage to church and pastor's home.
Bible Baptist Church Harold Payne Gulfport, MS Lost all buildings except gym.
Bible Baptist Church John Smith Petal, MS Lost Sunday School building; some home damage.
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