1 Corinthians 4:9
For it seems to me that God means us apostles to come in at the very end, like the doomed gladiators in the arena! We are made a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men!
Luke 2:34
but Symeon blessed them, and to his mother Mary he said, "This child is destined for the downfall as well as for the rise of many a one in Israel; destined to be a Sign for man's attack ??35 to bring out the secret aims of many a heart. And your own soul will be pierced by a spear."
Acts 4:13
They were astonished to notice how outspoken Peter and John were, and to discover that they were uncultured persons and mere outsiders; they recognized them as having been companions of Jesus,
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
on every side I am harried but not hemmed in, perplexed but not despairing,
2 Corinthians 6:8-10
amid honour and dishonour, amid evil report and good report, an 'impostor' but honest,