1 Peter 4:16
but if anyone suffers for being a Christian, he must not be ashamed of it, but should keep on praising God for bearing this name.
Acts 5:41
So they went out from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer disgrace for Jesus' name;
Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa answered Paul, "In brief you are trying to persuade me and make a Christian of me!"
Acts 11:26
and after he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. Now for a whole year their meeting with the church lasted, and they taught large numbers of people. It was at Antioch too that the disciples first came to be known as "Christians."
Romans 5:2-5
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.
Ephesians 3:13-15
So I beg you not to lose heart over the sorrows that I am suffering for your sake, for they bring you honor.
Philippians 1:20
in accordance with my eager expectation and hope that I shall never disgrace myself, but that now as always hitherto, by my all-conquering courage, whether by living or dying, Christ will be honored in me.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been graciously granted to you for Christ's sake, not only to trust in Him but also to suffer for Him,
2 Timothy 1:12
This is why I am suffering so, but I am not ashamed of it, for I know whom I have trusted and I am absolutely sure that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
Hebrews 12:2-3
keeping our eyes on Jesus, the perfect leader and example of faith, who, instead of the joy which lay before Him, endured the cross with no regard for its shame, and since has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
James 1:2-4
You must consider it the purest joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,
1 Peter 3:17-18
For it is better, if the will of God should plan it so, to suffer for doing right than for doing wrong.
1 Peter 4:19
Therefore, those who suffer in accordance with God's will must also, in doing right, entrust their souls to the Creator who is faithful.