Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;
James 1:2-3
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials;
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luke 21:19
In your patience you will gain your souls.
Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes beyond measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.
Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Philippians 2:17-18
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But if you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and, Be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 4:16-17
Yet if any man suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.