Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;
Romans 5:3
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;
2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.
Philippians 3:10
that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death;
Colossians 1:18
He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Matthew 5:11-12
"Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
2 Corinthians 1:5-8
For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 3:1
For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 2:17-18
Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.
2 Timothy 2:9-10
in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word is not chained.
James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials,