2 Timothy 3:11-12
and the persecutions and sufferings which I have endured; the things which happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra. You know the persecutions I endured, and how the Lord delivered me out of them all.
John 16:33
"I have spoken all this to you in order that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction. But keep up your courage: *I* have won the victory over the world."
Acts 14:22
Everywhere they strengthened the disciples by encouraging them to hold fast to the faith, and warned them saying, "It is through many afflictions that we must make our way into the Kingdom of God."
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as if I were out of my mind.)
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
that none of you might be unnerved by your present trials: for you yourselves know that they are our appointed lot.
Hebrews 11:33-38
men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,
James 5:10-11
In illustration, brethren, of persecution patiently endured take the Prophets who have spoken as messengers from the Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-13
Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you.
Revelation 7:14-17
"My lord, you know," I replied. "They are those," he said, "who have just passed through the great distress, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.