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.
Romans 5:3-5
And not only [this], but we rejoice also in afflictions, knowing that affliction works out patience,
Romans 8:37
But in all these things we more than conquer, through him who loved 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,
Revelation 7:14
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.