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Menno Simons on Strength for Suffering - Anabaptist (Philippians 4:13)

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"The true Christian can endure all things—persecution, loss, suffering—through Christ who strengthens. This is not strength for worldly success but strength for faithful suffering. Paul wrote this from prison; the 'all things' include chains." — Menno Simons. Anabaptist reading: strength for faithful suffering, not triumphalism.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Philippians 4:13

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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