1 Thessalonians 3:3

Paul Sends Timothy To Thessalonica

² and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, ³ so that no one would be unsettled by these afflictions. You yourselves know that we have been destined for this. ⁴ For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know.

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Acts 9:16

for I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."

Matthew 10:16-18

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 24:9-10

Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death; and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.

Luke 21:12

But before all this, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. And you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.

John 15:19-21

If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.

John 16:33

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

Romans 5:3

And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you are enduring.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed to testify of our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.

Acts 2:25

For David says concerning him, 'I saw the Lord always before me; for he is at my right hand, so that I will not be shaken.

Acts 20:23-24

except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.

Acts 21:11

And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him 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 peril, or sword?

1 Corinthians 4:9

For, I think that God has exhibited us apostles last of all, like men condemned to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.

Ephesians 3:13

Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

Philippians 1:28

in no way frightened by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction to them, but of salvation for you and that too, from God.

Colossians 1:23

if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a minister.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

For God has not destined us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Timothy 3:11-12

persecutions, and sufferings, such as happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium and at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, yet the Lord rescued me from them all.

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

1 Peter 4:12-14

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful even until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to my name, and did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.