James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.
1 Peter 1:6-8
You greatly rejoice in this, though you have been grieved with various trials for a little while.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
James 1:12
The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Acts 5:41
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Romans 8:17-18
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:35-37
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Philippians 1:29
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
Colossians 1:24
I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake. I do my share in behalf of his body, the congregation, to provide what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ.
Hebrews 10:34
You shared the sufferings of prisoners. When all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly. This is because you knew that you possessed something much better, which would last forever.
Hebrews 11:36-38
And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging and bonds and imprisonment.
1 Peter 4:13-16
As much as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
2 Peter 2:9
Jehovah knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to preserve the unrighteous for the Day of Judgment. (Psalm 34:19) (Matthew 25:46)
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
Philippians 2:17
If I am offered for the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice with you all.