2 He put James the brother of John+ to death by the sword.+

17 If, then, we are children, we are also heirs—heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs+ with Christ—provided we suffer together+ so that we may also be glorified together.+

7 And our hope for you is unwavering, knowing as we do that just as you share in the sufferings, so you will also share in the comfort.+

9 I John, your brother and a sharer with you in the tribulation+ and kingdom+ and endurance+ in association with Jesus,+ was on the island called Patʹmos for speaking about God and bearing witness concerning Jesus.