James 1:2
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
1 Peter 1:6-8
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials,
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 5:41
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
Romans 8:17-18
and if children, then heirsheirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Philippians 1:29
For to you it has been granted for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake,
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share for the sake of his body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.
Hebrews 10:34
For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.
Hebrews 11:36-38
And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
1 Peter 4:13-16
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
2 Peter 2:9
then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful even until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.