1 Peter 1:6
At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;
James 1:2
My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,
Romans 5:2
It is through him that, by reason of our faith, we have obtained admission to that place in God's favor in which we not stand. So let us exult in our hope of attaining God's glorious ideal.
1 Peter 5:10
God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.
Matthew 5:12
Be glad and rejoice, because your reward in Heaven will be great; for so men persecuted the Prophets who lived before you.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who toil and are burdened, and I will give you rest!
Luke 10:20
Yet do not rejoice in the fact that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names have been enrolled in Heaven."
John 16:22
You, in the same way, are sorry now; but I shall see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will rob you of your joy.
John 16:33
I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."
Acts 14:22
Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.
Romans 5:11
And not only that, but we exult in God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, through whom we have now obtained this reconciliation.
Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For, as it seems to me, God has exhibited us, the Apostles, last of all, as men doomed to death. We are made a spectacle to the universe, both to angels and to men!
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Matthew 26:37
Taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebediah, he began to show signs of sadness and deep distress of mind.
Luke 1:47
My spirit delights in God my Savior;
Luke 2:10
"Have no fear," the angel said. "For I bring you good news of a great joy in store for all the nation.
Romans 9:2
Bears me out when I say that there is a great weight of sorrow upon me and that my heart is never free from pain.
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.
2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
2 Corinthians 6:10
As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But his reply has been-- 'My help is enough for you; for my strength attains its perfection in the midst of weakness.' Most gladly, then, will I boast all the more of my weaknesses, so that the strength of the Christ may overshadow me.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit produced by the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindliness, generosity, trustfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Philippians 2:26
For he has been longing to see you all, and has been distressed because you heard of his illness.
Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcised--we whose worship is prompted by the Spirit of God, who exult in Christ Jesus, and who do not rely upon external privileges;
Philippians 4:4
All joy be yours at all times in your union with the Lord. Again I repeat--All joy be yours.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you yourselves began to follow, not only our example, but the Master's also; and, in spite of much suffering, you welcomed the Message with a joy inspired by the Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 11:35-38
Women received back their dead raised to life. Some were tortured on the wheel, and refused release in order that they might rise to a better life.
Hebrews 12:7-11
It is for your discipline that you have to endure all this. God is dealing with you as his Children. For where is there a child whom his father does not discipline?
James 1:9
Let a Brother in humble circumstances be proud of his exalted position, but a rich Brother of his humiliation;
James 4:9
Grieve, mourn, and lament! Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your happiness to gloom!
1 Peter 1:7-8
that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.