Acts 16:25
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Matthew 5:10-11
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 26:38-39
Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me."
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
Luke 22:44
And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Acts 5:41
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be faithful in prayer.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, yet our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
Ephesians 5:19
speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord,
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share for the sake of his body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.
Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always,
Hebrews 5:7
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his godly fear.
James 1:2
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
1 Peter 1:6-8
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials,
1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.