1 Peter 1:6

A New Birth To A Living Hope

⁵ who are always guarded by the power of God through faith, in order that you may receive that final salvation which will be ready to be uncovered for you at the last time. ⁶ In such a hope keep on rejoicing, although for a little while you must be sorrow-stricken with various trials, ⁷ so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.

For A Season

James 1:2

You must consider it the purest joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,

Romans 5:2

by whom we have an introduction through faith into this state of God's favor, in which we safely stand; and let us continue exulting in the hope of enjoying the glorious presence of God.

1 Peter 5:10

And God, the giver of every spiritual blessing, who through your union with Christ has called you to His eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong,

Matthew 5:12

Keep on rejoicing and leaping for ecstasy, for your reward will be rich in heaven; for this is the way they persecuted the prophets who lived before you.

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all of you who toil and carry burdens, and I, yes, I, will lead you into rest.

Luke 10:20

However, you must stop rejoicing over the fact that the spirits are submitting to you, but continue to rejoice that your names are enrolled in heaven."

John 16:22

So you too are now in sorrow, but I am going to see you again, and then your hearts will be happy, and no one can rob you of your happiness.

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that you through union with me may have peace. In the world you have trouble, but be courageous! I have conquered the world."

Acts 14:22

strengthening the hearts of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, and warning them that it is through enduring many hardships that we must get into the kingdom of God.

Romans 5:11

And not only that, but this too: we shall continue exulting in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained our reconciliation.

Romans 12:12

ever happy in hope, always patient in suffering, ever persistent in prayer,

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on exhibition at the disgraced end of the procession, as they do with men who are doomed to die in the arena.

1 Peter 4:12-13

Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,

Matthew 26:37

And He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons along with Him and He began to give way to His grief and distress of heart.

Luke 1:47

my spirit exults in God my Saviour;

Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them: "Stop being afraid, for now I bring you good tidings of great joy which is to be for all the people;

Romans 9:2

that I have deep grief and constant anguish in my heart;

2 Corinthians 4:7-11

But I am keeping this jewel in an earthen jar, to prove that its surpassing power is God's, not mine.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,

2 Corinthians 6:10

sad but always glad, poor but making many people rich, penniless but really possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Are they ministers of Christ? So am I. I am talking like a man that has gone crazy -- as such I am superior! -- serving Him with labors greater by far, with far more imprisonments, with floggings vastly worse, and often at the point of death.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."

Galatians 5:22

But the product of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Philippians 2:26

for he has been longing to see you and has been homesick because you have heard that he was sick.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the true circumcision, who by the Spirit of God worship Him, who take pride in Christ Jesus only, and do not rely on outward privileges,

Philippians 4:4

By the help of the Lord always keep up the glad spirit; yes, I will repeat it, keep up the glad spirit.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you followed the example set by us and by the Lord, because you welcomed our message with a joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, in spite of the painful persecutions it brought you,

Hebrews 11:35-38

Women by a resurrection received their dead again; others endured tortures, because they would not accept release, that they might rise to a better life.

Hebrews 12:7-11

You must submit to discipline. God is dealing with you as His sons. For who is the son that his father never disciplines?

James 1:9

Let the poor brother of lowly station rejoice in his exalted station as a Christian,

James 4:9

Be miserable, mourn ... and weep aloud. Let your laughter be turned to grief and your joy to gloom.

1 Peter 1:7-8

so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of everything on earth is near. So be serious and sober minded, that you may give yourselves to prayer.