Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the earlier times was written for our instruction, so that by our patient endurance and through the encouragement the Scriptures bring we might continuously cherish our hope.
John 6:63
The Spirit is what gives life; the flesh does not help at all. The truths that I have told you are spirit and life.
Romans 5:3-5
And not only that, but this too: let us continue exulting in our sufferings, for we know that suffering produces endurance,
Hebrews 6:17-19
Therefore, because God wanted to make the strongest demonstration of the unchangeable character of His purpose, He interposed with an oath,
Hebrews 12:11-12
Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
James 1:18
In accordance with His will He made us His children by the message of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In accordance with His great mercy He has begotten us anew to an ever living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead;
1 Peter 2:2
and like new-born babies thirst for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to final salvation,