Romans 8:28
But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when people taunt you, and persecute you, and say everything evil about you--untruly, and on my account.
2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
2 Thessalonians 1:7
And to give relief to you who are suffering, as well as to us, at the Appearing of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with his mighty angels, 'in flaming fire.'
Hebrews 12:10
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.
1 Peter 4:12-19
Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.