Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;
James 1:2-3
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for my power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as wicked, for the Son of man's sake:
Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance gain your souls.
Acts 5:41
They therefore went their way from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonoured for the name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? tribulation or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as being beside myself) I above measure so; in labours exceedingly abundant, in stripes to excess, in prisons exceedingly abundant, in deaths oft.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I beseech you not to faint through my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 1:29
because to you has been given, as regards Christ, not only the believing on him but the suffering for him also,
Philippians 2:17-18
But if also I am poured out as a libation on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice in common with you all.
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 4:16-17
but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.