Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
In Romans 8:31-34, Paul asked who can be against us, who can accuse us, and who can condemn us. The answer to all these...
After God used Philip to save many Samaritans, he sent him to evangelize one who had come from the ends of the Earth.
Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.