2 Timothy 3:11-12
my persecutions, my sufferings??he things that happened to me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, the persecutions I endured; yet the Lord brought me safely out of them all.
John 16:33
I have told you all this, so that through me you may find peace. In the world you have trouble; but take courage! I have conquered the world."
Acts 14:22
reassuring the disciples and encouraging them to stand by the faith and reminding them that we have to undergo many hardships to get into the Kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
But I have this treasure in a mere ear then jar, to show that its amazing power belongs to God and not to me.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
If they are Christian workers?? am talking like a madman!?? am a better one! with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, vastly worse beatings, and in frequent danger of death.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
and encourage you not to be led astray, any of you, in all these troubles. You know yourselves that this is what we must expect,
Hebrews 11:33-38
who by their faith conquered kingdoms, attained uprightness, received new promises, shut the mouths of lions,
James 5:10-11
As an example, brothers, of ill-treatment patiently endured, take the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, do not be surprised that a test of fire is being applied to you, as though a strange thing were happening to you,
Revelation 7:14-17
I said to him, "You know, my lord." He said to me, "They are the people who come through the great persecution, who have washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.