2 Timothy 3:11-12
persecutions, sufferings, which befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; the great persecutions which I suffered, and the Lord delivered me from all.
John 16:33
These things have I told you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have affliction; but be of good courage, I have overcome the world.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us,
2 Corinthians 4:17
For the light affliction which is for a moment, works out for us more abundantly an eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak foolishly, I am more; in labors most abundant, in stripes above measure, in imprisonments most abundant, in deaths often;
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
that no one should be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed for this;
Hebrews 11:33-38
who by faith subdued kingdoms, performed righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
James 5:10-11
You have the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, my brothers, as an example of patience and long-suffering.
1 Peter 4:12-13
BELOVED, think not strange of the fiery trial which is to try you, as if some strange thing happened to you,
Revelation 7:14-17
And I said to him, My Lord, you know. And he said to me, These are those who come out from great affliction, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.