1 Peter 1:6
Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space, (if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials:
James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;
Romans 5:2
by whom also we have had an introduction through faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went before you.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labour hard, and sustain heavy burdens, and I will give you relief.
Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.
John 16:22
And ye therefore have indeed at present sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall be made glad, and your joy no man taketh from you.
John 16:33
These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.
Romans 5:11
And not so only, but we exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom already we have received reconciliation.
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For I think that God hath exposed us his apostles the last as devoted unto death. For we have been made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;
Matthew 26:37
And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection.
Luke 1:47
and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour:
Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.
Romans 9:2
that great is my sorrow and unceasing the anguish in my heart.
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the power might be of God, and not of us.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I am above [them]: in labours more abundantly, in stripes exceedingly more, in prisons more frequently, in the most immediate danger of death often.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may fix its residence in me.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,
Philippians 2:26
For indeed he greatly longed after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been sick.
Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, who serve God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost;
Hebrews 11:35-38
Women received by a resurrection their dead: but others were tortured, not accepting a release; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
Hebrews 12:7-11
If ye patiently endure correction, God carries himself towards you as his children: for who is the son whom the father doth not correct?
James 1:9
Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation:
James 4:9
Be bitterly afflicted and lament, and let your tears run down; let your laughter be converted into mourning, and your joy into dejection.
1 Peter 1:7-8
that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near: be ye therefore sober-minded, and vigilant in prayers.