Acts 16:25
About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and while the prisoners were listening to them,
Matthew 5:10-11
Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 26:38-39
"I am sad at heart," he said, "sad even to death; wait here and watch with me."
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they expel you from among them, and taunt you, and reject your Name as an evil thing--on account of the Son of Man.
Luke 22:44
And, as his anguish became intense, he prayed still more earnestly, while his sweat was like great drops of blood falling on the ground.]
Acts 5:41
But the Apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that Name;
Romans 5:3
And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore, as I said, we do not lose heart. No, even though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 6:10
As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!
Ephesians 5:19
Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.
Philippians 2:17
And yet, even if, when your faith is offered as a sacrifice to God, my life-blood must be poured out in addition, still I shall rejoice and share the joy of you all;
Philippians 4:4-7
All joy be yours at all times in your union with the Lord. Again I repeat--All joy be yours.
Colossians 1:24
Now at last I can rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and in my own person I supplement the afflictions endured by the Christ, for the sake of his Body, the Church;
Colossians 3:15-17
Let the Peace that the Christ gives decide all doubts within your hearts; for you also were called to the enjoyment of peace as members of one Body. And show yourselves thankful.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Always be joyful;
Hebrews 5:7
Jesus, in the days of his earthly life, offered prayers and supplications, with earnest cries and with tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and he was heard because of his devout submission.
James 1:2
My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,
James 5:13
If any of you is in trouble, let him pray; if any one is happy, let him sing hymns.
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 4:14
If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.