Acts 5:41
Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.
John 15:21
But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know Him that sent me.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Luke 6:22
Blessed are ye, when the people may hate you, and when they may separate you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of man.
Acts 16:23-25
And having laid many stripes on them, they cast them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them safely:
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I delight in infirmities, in insults, in difficulties, in persecutions, and in tight places, for Christ's sake: for when I am without strength, then I am dynamite.
Philippians 1:29
because the blessing is conferred on you in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but indeed to suffer for him:
Hebrews 10:34
For you suffered along with the prisoners, and received with joy the spoliation of your goods, knowing that you have a better and abiding possession.
Hebrews 12:2
looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brethren, when you may fall into manifold temptations.
1 Peter 4:13-16
but as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad.