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.
Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed to testify of our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,
2 Corinthians 7:4
I have great confidence in you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. With all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
Philippians 3:10
that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death;
Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might have the first place in everything.
Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when they revile you and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake.
Acts 5:41
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
2 Corinthians 1:5-8
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? I am a better oneI am talking like a madmanin far more labors, in far more imprisonments, with more beatings, and often in danger of death.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles
Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 2:17-18
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.
2 Timothy 2:9-10
for which I am suffering even to the point of wearing chains like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
James 1:2
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,