Acts 12:23
Instantly an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was attacked with worms, and died.
2 Corinthians 1:8-10
We want you, Brothers, to know that, in the troubles which befell us in Roman Asia, we were burdened altogether beyond our strength, so much so that we even despaired of life.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
When people are saying 'All is quiet and safe,' it is then that, like birth-pains upon a woman with child, Ruin comes suddenly upon them, and there will be no escape!
Revelation 18:20-21
Rejoice over her, O Heaven, and People of Christ, and Apostles, and Prophets, for God has avenged you on her!