Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
James 1:2-3
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company , and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luke 21:19
In your patience ye shall win your souls.
Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I more; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths oft.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 1:29
because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:
Philippians 2:17-18
Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if ye should suffer for righteousness'sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 4:16-17
but if a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness'sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.