1 Peter 4:16
But, if a man suffers as a Christian, do not let him be ashamed of it; let him bring honour to God even though he bears that name.
Acts 5:41
But the Apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that Name;
Acts 26:28
But Agrippa said to Paul: "You are soon trying to make a Christian of me!"
Acts 11:26
And, when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it came about that, for a whole year, they attended the meetings of the Church there, and taught a large number of people; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called 'Christians.'
Romans 5:2-5
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.
Ephesians 3:13-15
Therefore I beg you not to be disheartened at the sufferings that I am undergoing for your sakes; for they redound to your honor.
Philippians 1:20
And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death,
Philippians 1:29
For, on behalf of Christ, you have had the privilege granted you, not only of trusting in him, but also of suffering on his behalf.
2 Timothy 1:12
That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until 'That Day.'
Hebrews 12:2-3
our eyes fixed upon Jesus, the Leader and perfect Example of our faith, who, for the joy that lay before him, endured the cross, heedless of its shame, and now 'has taken his seat at the right hand' of the throne of God.
James 1:2-4
My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,
1 Peter 3:17-18
It is better that you should suffer, if that should be God's will, for doing right, than for doing wrong.
1 Peter 4:19
Therefore, I say, let those who suffer, because God wills it so, commit their lives into the hands of a faithful Creator, and persevere in doing right.