2 Timothy 3:11-12
my persecutions, my sufferings, such as befell me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, such as I endured but the Lord delivered me out of them all.
John 16:33
I have told you these things, that you through union with me may have peace. In the world you have trouble, but be courageous! I have conquered the world."
Acts 14:22
strengthening the hearts of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, and warning them that it is through enduring many hardships that we must get into the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
But I am keeping this jewel in an earthen jar, to prove that its surpassing power is God's, not mine.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they ministers of Christ? So am I. I am talking like a man that has gone crazy -- as such I am superior! -- serving Him with labors greater by far, with far more imprisonments, with floggings vastly worse, and often at the point of death.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that none of you might be deceived amid these difficulties. For you knew yourselves that this is our appointed lot,
Hebrews 11:33-38
who by their faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received new promises, shut the mouths of lions,
James 5:10-11
As an example of ill-treatment and patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
Revelation 7:14-17
I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.