John 11:3-4
So the sisters sent to Him to say, "Master, he whom you hold dear is ill."
John 11:14
So then He told them plainly,
James 1:2-4
Reckon it nothing but joy, my brethren, whenever you find yourselves hedged in by various trials.
James 1:12
Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 2:26
For just as a human body without a spirit is lifeless, so also faith is lifeless if it is unaccompanied by obedience.
1 Peter 1:7
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:12
Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you.