Acts 16:25
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Matthew 5:10-11
"Those persons who have suffered for trying to do what is right will be blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 26:38-39
Then He said to them, "My soul is extremely grieved, even to [the point where I could] die. Stay here and be alert with me [i.e., in prayer]."
Luke 6:22-23
You are blessed when men hate you and withdraw their fellowship from you and speak abusively about you and reject your name as evil, [all] for being loyal to the Son of man.
Luke 22:44
And He became anguished as He prayed more fervently; even His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Acts 5:41
When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus].
Romans 5:3
And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;
Romans 12:12
Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are afflicted in every way, but are not crushed; [we are] perplexed, but not to the point of despair;
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore, we do not get discouraged, for though our physical body is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed daily.
2 Corinthians 6:10
sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.
Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another by using psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your hearts to the Lord.
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians' faithful service to God].
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in [spite of] my sufferings for your sake, and I am filling up [i.e., completing] in my physical body what was lacking in the afflictions Christ endured for His body's sake, the church.
Colossians 3:15-17
You should let the peace given by Christ rule in your hearts, since you people were called [to be at peace] in one body [i.e., the church]; and you should be thankful.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
You should be joyful at all times.
Hebrews 5:7
During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God].
James 1:2
Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,
James 5:13
Is there anyone among you who is suffering? [If so], he should pray. Is anyone happy? [Then] he should sing a psalm.
1 Peter 1:6-8
Because of this you can be very joyous, even though it is necessary for you to have suffered many trials for a little while.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are spoken against for being Christians, you have God's blessing, because His glorious Holy Spirit rests upon you [to provide comfort, See John 14:16].