9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia—who began to argue with Stephen. 10 But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke. – Acts 6 :9-10
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. – 1 Peter 3:17
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. – 2 Corinthians 13:5a
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. – Jude 20-21
