2 Timothy 3:11-12
as well as the persecutions and sufferings which befell me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. You know all the persecutions I endured, and how the Lord delivered me out of them all!
John 16:33
I have said all this to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be courageous; I have overcome the world."
Acts 14:22
Everywhere they strengthened the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold to the faith. "It is through many tribulations," they said, "that we must enter into the kingdom of God."
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
But I hold this treasure in an earthen vessel, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be from God, and not from myself.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as though I were beside myself), such, far, more, am I; in labors more abundant, in imprisonments also more abundant, in floggings beyond measure, in deaths often.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
So that no one should be shaken by these troubles??or you know well that we are appointed to troubles.
Hebrews 11:33-38
who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
James 5:10-11
Take, my brothers, for an example the suffering and the patience of the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Do not think it strange, beloved, that a fiery ordeal has come to test you, as though some surprising thing had befallen you.
Revelation 7:14-17
And I said to him, "You know, my Lord." And he said to me, "These are those who have come out of the great persecution, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.