1 Thessalonians 3:3
that no one should be shaken in these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that for this we are appointed.
Acts 9:16
for I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name's sake.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, "What are ye doing, weeping and crushing my heart? For I am ready, not only to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Matthew 10:16-18
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; become ye, therefore, as wise as the serpents and as innocent as doves.
Matthew 24:9-10
Then will they deliver you up to tribulation, and will slay you; and ye will be hated by all the nations for My name's sake.
Luke 21:12
And, before all these things, they will lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up into the synagogues and prisons, being brought before kings and governors for My name's sake.
John 15:19-21
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own; but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.
John 16:33
These things have I spoken to you, that in Me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, become steadfast, immovable, abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
so that we ourselves glory in you in the assemblies of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which ye endure;
2 Timothy 1:8
Be not ashamed, therefore, of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner; but suffer hardship with me for the Gospel, according to the power of God,
John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues; yea, an hour is coming, that every one who kills you will think that he is offering service to God.
Acts 2:25
For David says concerning Him, 'I beheld the Lord in my presence continually; because He is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.
Acts 20:23-24
except that the Holy Spirit testifieth to me in every city, saying that bonds and tribulations await me.
Acts 21:11
And, coming to us, and taking Paul's girdle, binding his own feet and hands, he said, "Thus saith the Holy Spirit, so shall the Jews in Jerusalem bind the man who owns this girdle, and shall deliver him up into the hands of the gentiles.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or perils or sword?
1 Corinthians 4:9
For, I think, God did set forth us the apostles last, as doomed to death; because we became a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore, I ask that ye faint not at my tribulations in your behalf, which, indeed, is your glory.
Philippians 1:28
and in nothing terrified by the adversaries; which, indeed, to them is a token of destruction, but of your salvation, and this from God;
Colossians 1:23
if, at least, ye continue in the faith, founded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under the heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a minister.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
because God did not appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 Timothy 3:11-12
persecutions, sufferings; what manner of things happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, in Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow His steps;
1 Peter 4:12-14
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery-test taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened to you;
Revelation 2:10
Fear not the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 2:13
"I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is; and you hold fast My name, and did not deny My faith, even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.