Romans 5:3
and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;
James 1:2-3
Consider the various tryals that surround you, my brethren, as matter of great joy; knowing this,
James 1:12
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
Luke 6:22-23
blessed are you, when men shall hate you, discard you, reproach you, and treat you as infamous, for your attachment to the son of man.
Luke 21:19
by your perseverance you will save your souls.
Acts 5:41
full of joy, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.
Romans 8:35-37
what shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or penury, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
so am I: are they ministers of Christ? is it my vanity? I am more so: in toilsome labours I surpass them, in stripes I am exceedingly beyond them, in prisons I have been oftner, and frequently in the very jaws of death.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I desire that you be not dejected at the tribulations I am under for your sake, which are matter of glory to you.
Philippians 1:29
for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,
Philippians 2:17-18
and if my blood should serve as a libation to ratify your faith, I should rejoice and congratulate with you all thereupon;
Hebrews 12:10-11
their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
However, if you suffer in the cause of virtue, it is your happiness: and instead of being over-awed by their threats, and struck with concern,
1 Peter 4:16-17
but whoever suffers as a christian, let him not be asham'd, but rather give thanks to God upon that account.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted upon the account of righteousness: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.