| Luke 8:15 15 But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with steadfast endurance. [Every believer who takes up the inward cross of self-denial will eventually undergo a trial of their faith with affliction and persecution. Some will be offended and fall away, back into the world. "By your steadfast endurance do you possess your soul." Luke 21:19. Those who endure and persevere to the end, when Christ comes to bruise the head of Satan under your feet, produce fruit to perfection, which honors and glorifies the Father.] | Acts 11:23 23 Who, when he came and saw the grace of God that was given to them, he rejoiced and exhorted them all to purpose their hearts to cleave [persist and persevere in abiding] to the Lord. | Revelation 2:3 3 And have persevered, and have patience, and for my name's sake have labored, and have not fainted. | 1 Timothy 5:5 5 Now she who is a real widow, and is alone and desolate, trusts in God and perseveres in supplications and prayers night and day. | ||||||