James 1:2
Consider it nothing but joy, my
1 Peter 1:6-8
In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
Luke 6:22-23
James 1:12
Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Matthew 5:10-12
Acts 5:41
So they left the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy [dignified by indignity] to suffer shame for [the sake of] His name.
Romans 8:17-18
And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall ever separate us from the love of
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but He has said to me,
Philippians 1:29
For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf. And with my own body I
Hebrews 10:34
For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven].
Hebrews 11:36-38
and others experienced the trial of mocking and scourging [amid torture], and even chains and imprisonment.
1 Peter 4:13-16
But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.
2 Peter 2:9
then [in light of the fact that all this is true, be sure that] the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,
Revelation 2:10
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out as a