Hebrews 11:17
'Twas by faith that Abraham, when put to the trial, offered up Isaac: HE offered up his darling son, to whose posterity the promises were to be made good:
John 3:16
for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
2 Corinthians 8:12
for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances.
Hebrews 7:6
but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made.
James 1:2-4
Consider the various tryals that surround you, my brethren, as matter of great joy; knowing this,
James 2:21-24
was not our father Abraham treated as just, in consequence of his actions, when he had attempted to sacrifice his son upon the altar?
James 5:11
we pronounce those happy, who have so endur'd. you have heard of the constancy of Job, you know with what success he was crown'd by the Lord, who is all mercy and compassion.
1 Peter 1:6-7
This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,
1 Peter 4:12
My dear brethren, don't be surpriz'd at your being brought as it were to the test of fire; as if some strange thing had happen'd to you.
Revelation 3:10
because you have kept my precept about patience, I also will keep you in the time of persecution, which shall happen to all the world, to try the inhabitants of the earth.