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.
Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.
Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.
John 1:12-13
He gave the right to become children of God to all who received him. Even to those who believe in his name.
John 6:44-45
No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him. I will resurrect him (raise him up) in the last day.
Acts 5:41
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 13:39
Through him all who believe are justified from all things. You could not be justified through the Law of Moses.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Acts 14:27
The congregation gathered and reported all God had done with them how he had opened the door of faith to the nations.
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.
Ephesians 2:8
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
Colossians 2:12
You have been buried with him in baptism. You were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.
James 1:17-18
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights (truth and spiritual purity), with whom there is no variation. He does not change like shifting shadows.
1 Peter 4:13
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.