Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,
Romans 5:3
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
2 Corinthians 7:4
I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
Philippians 3:10
that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share 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, that in everything he might be preeminent.
Matthew 5:11-12
"Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Acts 5:41
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
2 Corinthians 1:5-8
For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one--I am talking like a madman--with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near 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, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles--
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 2:17-18
Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
2 Timothy 2:9-10
for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,