John 11:3-4
his two sisters therefore sent this message to Jesus; he, Lord, whom you love, is sick.
John 11:14
then Jesus told them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
James 1:2-4
Consider the various tryals that surround you, my brethren, as matter of great joy; knowing this,
James 1:12
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
James 2:26
as the body then without the soul is a meer carcase, so faith without its effects is lifeless.
1 Peter 1:7
that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 4:12
My dear brethren, don't be surpriz'd at your being brought as it were to the test of fire; as if some strange thing had happen'd to you.