1 Peter 4:12
Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
1 Corinthians 3:13
the character of each one's work will come to light, for the judgment day will show it up. This is so, because that day will show itself in fire, and the fire will test the character of each one's work.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken hold of you but what is common to human nature. And God is to be trusted not to let you be tempted beyond your strength, but when temptation comes, to make a way out of it, so that you can bear up under it.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
and so I sent my brother Timothy, God's minister in the preaching of the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, indeed, everyone who wants to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
1 Peter 1:6-7
In such a hope keep on rejoicing, although for a little while you must be sorrow-stricken with various trials,
1 Peter 4:4
They are astonished that you are not still rushing hand in hand with them into the same excesses of profligate living, and they abuse you for it;
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him and be strong in faith, because you know that your brotherhood all over the world is experiencing the same sort of sufferings.