1 Peter 1:6
You will rejoice then, though for the passing moment you may need to suffer various trials;
James 1:2
Greet it as pure joy, my brothers, when you come across any sort of trial,
Romans 5:2
Through him we have got access to this grace where we have our standing, and triumph in the hope of God's glory.
1 Peter 5:10
Once you have suffered for a little, the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will repair and recruit and strengthen you.
Matthew 5:12
rejoice and exult in it, for your reward is rich in heaven; that is how they persecuted the prophets before you.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who are labouring and burdened, and I will refresh you.
Luke 10:20
Only, do not rejoice because the spirits obey you: rejoice because your names are enrolled in heaven."
John 16:22
So with you. Just now you are in sorrow, but I shall see you again and your heart will rejoice ??with a joy that no one can take from you.
John 16:33
I have said all this to you that in me you may have peace; in the world you have trouble, but courage! I have conquered the world.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold by the faith, and telling them that "we have to get into the Realm of God through many a trouble."
Romans 5:11
Not only so, but we triumph in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we now enjoy our reconciliation.
Romans 12:12
let your hope be a joy to you; be stedfast in trouble, attend to prayer,
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For it seems to me that God means us apostles to come in at the very end, like the doomed gladiators in the arena! We are made a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men!
1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the ordeal that has come to test you, as though some foreign experience befell you.
Matthew 26:37
But he took Peter and the two sons of Zebedaeus along with him; and when he began to feel distressed and agitated,
Luke 1:47
My spirit has joy in God my Saviour:
Luke 2:10
but the angel said to them, "Have no fear. This is good news I am bringing you, news of a great joy that is meant for all the People.
Romans 9:2
when I say that I am in sore pain. I suffer endless anguish of heart.
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
But I possess this treasure in a frail vessel of earth, to show that the transcending power belongs to God, not to myself;
2 Corinthians 4:17
The slight trouble of the passing hour results in a solid glory past all comparison,
2 Corinthians 6:10
grieved but always glad, a 'pauper', but the means of wealth to many, without a penny but possessed of all.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Ministers of Christ? yes perhaps, but not as much as I am (I am mad to talk like this!), with all my labours, with all my lashes, with all my time in prison ??a record longer far than theirs. I have been often at the point of death;
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but he told me, "It is enough for you to have my grace: it is in weakness that [my] power is fully felt." So I am proud to boast of all my weakness, and thus to have the power of Christ resting on my life.
Galatians 5:22
But the harvest of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, good temper, kindliness, generosity, fidelity,
Philippians 2:26
for he has been yearning for you all. He has been greatly concerned because you heard he was ill.
Philippians 3:3
We are the true Circumcision, we who worship God in spirit, we who pride ourselves on Christ Jesus, we who rely upon no outward privilege.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'rejoice.'
1 Thessalonians 1:6
and you started to copy us and the Lord, welcoming the word, though it brought you heavy trouble, with a joy inspired by the holy Spirit.
Hebrews 11:35-38
Some were given back to their womankind, raised from the very dead; others were broken on the wheel, refusing to accept release, that they might obtain a better resurrection;
Hebrews 12:7-11
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for where is the son who is not disciplined by his father?
James 1:9
Let a brother of low position exult when he is raised;
James 4:9
Lament and mourn and weep, let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to depression;
1 Peter 1:7-8
that is only to prove your faith is sterling (far more precious than gold which is perishable and yet is tested by fire), and it redounds to your praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:7
Now the end of all is near. Steady then, keep cool and pray!