2 Timothy 3:11-12
as well as of my persecutions, and of the sufferings which I met with at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. You know what persecutions I underwent; and yet the Lord brought me safe out of all!
John 16:33
I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."
Acts 14:22
Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.
2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
So that none of you should be shaken by the troubles through which you are passing. You yourselves know that we are destined to meet with such things.
Hebrews 11:33-38
By their faith they subdued kingdoms, ruled righteously, gained the fulfillment of God's promises, 'shut the mouths of lions,'
James 5:10-11
Brothers, as an example of the patient endurance of suffering, take the Prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Revelation 7:14-17
'My Lord,' I answered, 'it is you who know.' 'These,' he said, 'are they who come through the Great Persecution; they washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.