1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Isaiah 28:21
For the LORD will rise up as on Mount Perazim; as in the Valley of Gibeon he will be roused; to do his deed--strange is his deed! and to work his work--alien is his work!
Daniel 11:35
and some of the wise shall stumble, so that they may be refined, purified, and made white, until the time of the end, for it still awaits the appointed time.
1 Corinthians 3:13
each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith,
2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
1 Peter 1:6-7
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,
1 Peter 4:4
With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.