2 Corinthians 7:4
I have great confidence in you. I am very proud of you. I am very much encouraged. I am overjoyed in all our troubles.
2 Corinthians 1:4
who comforts us in all our suffering, so that we may be able to comfort others in all their suffering, as we ourselves are being comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 3:12
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,
Philippians 2:17
Yet even if I am being poured out like an offering as part of the sacrifice and service I offer for your faith, I rejoice, and I share my joy with all of you.
Colossians 1:24
Now I am rejoicing while suffering for you as I complete in my flesh whatever remains of the Messiah's sufferings on behalf of his body, which is the church.
Acts 5:41
They left the Council, rejoicing to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the Name.
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given you by the Messiah Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:14
just as you have already understood us partially, so that on the Day of our Lord Jesus we can be your reason to boast, even as you are ours.
2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God! He always leads us triumphantly by the Messiah and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of knowing him.
2 Corinthians 6:10-11
as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 7:6-7
Yet God, who comforts those who feel miserable, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore, demonstrate to the churches that you love them and show them publicly why we boast about you.
2 Corinthians 9:2-4
For I know how willing you are, and I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your enthusiasm has stimulated most of them.
2 Corinthians 10:1-2
Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!
2 Corinthians 11:21
I am ashamed to admit it, but we have been too weak for that. Whatever anyone else dares to claim I am talking like a fool I can claim it, too.
Ephesians 6:19-20
Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,
Philippians 1:20
I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my boldness the Messiah will be exalted through me, now as always, whether I live or die.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn't it?
1 Thessalonians 3:7-9
That's why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith.
James 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,