The concept of "undergoing" in the Bible often relates to the experiences, trials, and transformations that individuals or groups endure as part of their spiritual journey. This term can encompass a wide range of experiences, from suffering and persecution to spiritual growth and sanctification.

Suffering and Trials

The Bible frequently addresses the theme of suffering and the trials that believers undergo. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks extensively about the trials he faced for the sake of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 11:24-28, Paul recounts the hardships he underwent, including beatings, shipwrecks, and dangers from various sources. These experiences are seen as part of the Christian calling to share in the sufferings of Christ. In Romans 8:17, Paul writes, "And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him" .

Persecution

Persecution is another form of undergoing that is addressed in Scripture. Jesus Himself warned His disciples that they would face persecution for His name's sake. In Matthew 5:10-12, Jesus says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven" . This passage highlights the blessedness and eternal reward associated with undergoing persecution for righteousness.

Spiritual Growth and Sanctification

Undergoing is not limited to negative experiences; it also includes the process of spiritual growth and sanctification. Believers are called to undergo transformation by renewing their minds and conforming to the image of Christ. Romans 12:2 exhorts, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God" . This transformation is a continual process of undergoing change to become more like Christ.

Testing of Faith

The testing of faith is another aspect of undergoing that is emphasized in Scripture. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to consider it pure joy when they face trials, "because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" . This passage underscores the purpose and benefit of undergoing trials, which is to develop perseverance and maturity in faith.

Endurance and Hope

Endurance is a key theme related to undergoing, as believers are called to persevere through trials and tribulations. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith" . This endurance is fueled by the hope of eternal life and the promises of God, as seen in Romans 5:3-5, where Paul writes, "Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" .

Conclusion

The concept of undergoing in the Bible encompasses a wide range of experiences that contribute to the believer's spiritual journey. Whether through suffering, persecution, spiritual growth, or the testing of faith, undergoing is an integral part of the Christian life, leading to endurance, maturity, and hope in Christ.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Undergo.3804. pathema -- that which befalls one, ie a suffering, a passion
... Spelling: (path'-ay-mah) Short Definition: suffering, passion Definition: (a) suffering,
affliction, (b) passion, emotion, (c) an undergoing, an enduring. ...
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5254. hupecho -- to hold or put under, fig. to undergo
... suffer. Word Origin from hupo and echo Definition to hold or put under,
fig. to undergo NASB Word Usage undergoing (1). suffer. ...
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Thus Much in Proof of the Profession which we Make in the Creed ...
... in the place which we explained above, "He will raise again my skin, which is now
draining this cup of suffering," that is, which is undergoing these torments? ...
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But How is it that this Jew of Celsus could Say that Jesus ...
... And they came and held Him by the feet, and worshipped Him." [3395] And we answered,
too, the charge, that "while undergoing his punishment he was seen by all ...
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Christ's Nativity Both Possible and Becoming the Heretical Opinion ...
... doubt, the nature of things which are subject to change is regulated by this law,
that they have no permanence in the state which is undergoing change in them ...
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Demonstrations by Syllogisms. That God the Word is Immutable.
... after taking flesh. 2. If God the Word was made flesh by undergoing mutation
into flesh, then He is not immutable. For no one in ...
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Counter-Statements of Theodoret.
... Things that are undergoing mixture do not remain what they were, and to assert this
in the case of God the Word and of the seed of David would be most absurd. ...
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A Further Thanksgiving to God for the Change in the Late ...
... alone, and meanly clad, and grovelling on the ground, about the very doors, they
were in more pitiable case than those who were undergoing judgment within, and ...
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Plato; Threefold Classification of Principles; his Idea of God ...
... Plato mingled both of these, employing some such example as the following: That
as a waggon can always continue undestroyed, though undergoing partial repairs ...
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Rom. Iv. 23
... love with an unchastened love ought to be more pitied than those who have a violent
fever, and those that are drunken, than those that are undergoing torture. ...
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iii.
... of the tortures; in which condition they exhibited to the onlookers a still more
dreadful spectacle than they did when actually undergoing their torments ...
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Theater-Going.
... Being aware of the fact that the drama, like every thing else which caters to the
taste, has its fashions"rising and falling and undergoing various changes ...
/.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/v theater-going.htm

Undergoing (13 Occurrences)
...Undergoing (13 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love has the power of undergoing
all things, having faith in all things, hoping all things. (BBE). ...
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Behaviour (115 Occurrences)
... and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling,
a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things ...
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Undergoes (11 Occurrences)

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Undergone (20 Occurrences)

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Quiet (167 Occurrences)
... we are troubled, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it
is for your comfort, which takes effect through your quiet undergoing of the ...
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Fully (153 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 6:9 Unnoted, but still kept fully in mind; as near to death,
but still living; as undergoing punishment, but not put to death; (BBE). ...
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Undergo (91 Occurrences)
... we are troubled, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it
is for your comfort, which takes effect through your quiet undergoing of the ...
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Vice (2 Occurrences)
... and having gone astray in pursuit of unnatural vice, are now before us as a specimen
of the fire of the Ages in the punishment which they are undergoing. (WEY). ...
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Neighboring (11 Occurrences)
... and having gone astray in pursuit of unnatural vice, are now before us as a specimen
of the fire of the Ages in the punishment which they are undergoing. (WEY). ...
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Under (4325 Occurrences)
... 5. (prep.) Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing
regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion. ...
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