2 Corinthians 4:17
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
Romans 8:18
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
Psalm 30:5
For his wrath is only momentary; yet his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may lodge for the night, but shouts of joy will come in the morning.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Genesis 15:1
Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision. "Stop being afraid, Abram," he said. "I myself your shield am your very great reward."
Psalm 31:19
How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men.
Psalm 73:24
You will guide me with your wise advice, and later you will receive me with honor.
Psalm 119:67
Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words.
Psalm 119:71
It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes.
Isaiah 54:8
I hid my face from you for a moment in a surge of anger, but I will have compassion on you with my everlasting gracious love," says the LORD your Redeemer.
Isaiah 64:4
Since ancient times no one has heard, and no ear has perceived, and no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! That's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you."
Luke 6:23
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because your reward in heaven is great! That's the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.
Acts 20:23
except that in town after town the Holy Spirit assures me that imprisonment and suffering are waiting for me.
Romans 2:7
eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;
Romans 8:34
Who is the one to condemn? It is the Messiah Jesus who is interceding on our behalf. He died, and more importantly, has been raised and is seated at the right hand of God.
Romans 8:37
In all these things we are triumphantly victorious due to the one who loved us.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."
2 Corinthians 3:18
As all of us reflect the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, we are becoming more like him with ever-increasing glory by the Lord's Spirit.
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Are they the Messiah's servants? I am insane to talk like this, but I am a far better one! I have been involved in far greater efforts, far more imprisonments, countless beatings, and have faced death more than once.
Philippians 1:19
I know that this will result in my deliverance through your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus the Messiah.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
As a result, we rejoice about you among God's churches about your endurance and faith through all the persecutions and afflictions you are experiencing.
2 Thessalonians 1:6
Certainly it is right for God to pay back those who afflict you with affliction,
Hebrews 12:10-11
For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but God does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.
James 1:3-4
because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:12
How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.
1 Peter 1:6-8
You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while,
1 Peter 4:7
Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray.
1 John 3:2
Dear friends, we are now God's children, but what we will be like has not been revealed yet. We know that when the Messiah is revealed, we will be like him, because we will see him as he is.
Jude 1:24
Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling and to make you stand joyful and faultless in his glorious presence,