Colossians 1:24
Now I am rejoicing while suffering for you as I complete in my flesh whatever remains of the Messiah's sufferings on behalf of his body, which is the church.
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.
2 Corinthians 7:4
I have great confidence in you. I am very proud of you. I am very much encouraged. I am overjoyed in all our troubles.
Philippians 3:10
I want to know the Messiah what his resurrection power is like and what it means to share in his sufferings by becoming like him in his death,
Colossians 1:18
He is also the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself might have first place in everything.
Matthew 5:11-12
"How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me!
Acts 5:41
They left the Council, rejoicing to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the Name.
2 Corinthians 1:5-8
For as the Messiah's sufferings overflow into us, so also our comfort overflows through the Messiah.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
In every way we're troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they the Messiah's servants? I am insane to talk like this, but I am a far better one! I have been involved in far greater efforts, far more imprisonments, countless beatings, and have faced death more than once.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills everything in every way.
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of the Messiah Jesus for the sake of you gentiles.
Ephesians 3:13
So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.
Philippians 2:17-18
Yet even if I am being poured out like an offering as part of the sacrifice and service I offer for your faith, I rejoice, and I share my joy with all of you.
2 Timothy 2:9-10
Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained.
James 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,