2 Timothy 3:11-12
persecutions, sufferings; what things came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me.
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that it is through many afflictions that we mast enter into the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not of us;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us, in a higher and still higher degree, an everlasting weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for yourselves know that to this we are appointed;
Hebrews 11:33-38
who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promised blessings, stopped the mouths of lions,
James 5:10-11
Take, brethren, the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, for an example of affliction, and of patience.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial which is taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing were befalling you;
Revelation 7:14-17
And I said to him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they who come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.