1 Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials,
James 1:2
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
Romans 5:2
through whom we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of the glory of God.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Luke 10:20
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
John 16:22
So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."
Romans 5:11
Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received our reconciliation.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be faithful in prayer.
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For, I think that God has exhibited us apostles last of all, like men condemned to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Matthew 26:37
He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.
Luke 1:47
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
Luke 2:10
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Romans 9:2
that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? I am a better oneI am talking like a madmanin far more labors, in far more imprisonments, with more beatings, and often in danger of death.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Philippians 2:26
for he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was ill.
Philippians 3:3
For we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh,
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!
1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit;
Hebrews 11:35-38
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection.
Hebrews 12:7-11
It is for discipline that you endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
James 1:9
But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;
James 4:9
Be miserable and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.
1 Peter 1:7-8
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and sober for your prayers.