Hebrews 10:33
Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Cross-reference
In Hebrews 11:26, Moses chooses the reproach of Christ over treasure — exemplifying the value placed on suffering for God's people here.
Hebrews 11:36 lists specific sufferings (mocking, flogging, chains) that match the reproach and affliction mentioned here.
Hebrews 13:13 calls believers to bear reproach with Jesus outside the camp — directly connecting to the public reproach they endured here.
Isaiah 51:7 encourages God's people not to fear human reproach — directly relevant to those who were publicly exposed to reproach here.
In 1 Corinthians 4:9, Paul describes apostles as a public spectacle — mirrors the public exposure to reproach and affliction here.
In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul is content with insults for Christ — echoing the same embrace of reproach and affliction seen here.
In Philippians 4:14, Paul thanks believers for sharing his trouble—echoing the partnership in suffering described here.
1 Thessalonians 2:14 describes suffering similarly from fellow countrymen—showing the shared experience of believers.
2 Timothy 1:8 calls to share in suffering for the gospel—reinforcing the call to partner with those afflicted.
2 Timothy 1:16-18 highlights Onesiphorus refreshing Paul and not being ashamed of his chains—a concrete example of partnering with the imprisoned.
Galatians 4:29 compares persecution of the spiritual by the fleshly—echoing the pattern of suffering experienced by believers.
Philippians 1:30 mentions the same conflict Paul and believers face—reinforcing the partnership in struggle.
2 Thessalonians 1:5 connects suffering to being counted worthy of God's kingdom—deepens the meaning of enduring affliction.
Psalm 69:9 speaks of reproach for God's sake falling on the psalmist — a similar experience of bearing reproach for devotion to God.