Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
John 15:21
But all these things will they do to you, for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Matthew 5:10-12
Happy are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 6:22
Happy are ye when men shall hate you, and shall separate you from their company, and shall revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Acts 16:23-25
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also,
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I am well pleased in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 1:29
This also is of God. For to you it is given, with regard to Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him:
Hebrews 10:34
For ye sympathized with my bonds, and received with joy the spoiling of your goods, knowing that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
Hebrews 12:2
who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right-hand of the throne of God.
James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptations, Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
1 Peter 4:13-16
rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.