Acts 5:41
Then, they went from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were thought worthy to suffer shame for his name's sake.
John 15:21
But all these things they will do to you on my account, because they know not him that sent me.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 6:22
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and shall withdraw themselves from you, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man.
Acts 16:23-25
And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, and charged the jailer to keep them securely.
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,
2 Corinthians 12:10
For this reason, I take pleasure in infirmities, in outrages, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Philippians 1:29
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
Hebrews 10:34
For you sympathized with me in my bonds, and endured joyfully the seizure of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and abiding substance in the heavens.
Hebrews 12:2
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials,
1 Peter 4:13-16
But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful.