Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
Matthew 5:11-12
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.
Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered him, "You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven!
John 1:12-13
But to all who have received him -- those who believe in his name -- he has given the right to become God's children
John 6:44-45
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
Acts 5:41
So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
Acts 13:39
and by this one everyone who believes is justified from everything from which the law of Moses could not justify you.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."
Acts 14:27
When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.
Romans 5:3
Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God;
Colossians 2:12
Having been buried with him in baptism, you also have been raised with him through your faith in the power of God who raised him from the dead.
James 1:2
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,
James 1:17-18
All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.