2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
Romans 8:18
I do not count the sufferings of our present life worthy of mention when compared with the Glory that is to be revealed and bestowed upon us.
1 Peter 5:10
God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.
Romans 5:3-5
And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
Matthew 5:12
Be glad and rejoice, because your reward in Heaven will be great; for so men persecuted the Prophets who lived before you.
Luke 6:23
Then indeed you may be glad and dance for joy, for be sure that your reward in Heaven will be great; for that is what their ancestors did to the Prophets.
Acts 20:23
Except that in town after town the Holy Spirit plainly declares to me that imprisonment and troubles await me.
Romans 2:7
To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give Immortal Life;
Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn them? He who died for us is Christ Jesus!-or, rather, it was he who was raised from the dead, and who is now at God's right hand and is even pleading on our behalf!
Romans 8:37
Yet amidst all these things we more than conquer through him who loved us!
1 Corinthians 2:9
It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'
2 Corinthians 3:18
And all of us, with faces from which the veil is lifted, seeing, as if reflected in a mirror, the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into his likeness, from glory to glory, as it is given by the Lord, the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.
Philippians 1:19
Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that, through your prayers and through a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 'all this will make for my Salvation.'
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So much is this the case that we ourselves speak with pride, before the Churches of God, of the patience and faith which you have shown, in spite of all the persecutions and troubles that you are enduring.
2 Thessalonians 1:6
Since God deems it just to inflict suffering upon those who are now inflicting suffering upon you,
Hebrews 12:10-11
Our fathers disciplined us for only a short time and as seemed best to them; but God disciplines us for our true good, to enable us to share his holiness.
James 1:3-4
Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 1:6-8
At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.
1 John 3:2
Dear friends, we are God's Children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is that, when it is revealed, we shall be like Christ; because we shall see him as he is.
Jude 1:24
To him who is able to guard you from falling, and to bring you into his glorious presence, blameless and rejoicing-