Romans 5:3
And not only this, but we glory in afflictions also, knowing that afflictions work out patience,
James 1:2-3
My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into different kinds of temptations,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, because having been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall cut you off, and when they shall reproach you and shall cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.
Luke 21:19
By your patience you will gain your souls.
Acts 5:41
Then indeed they departed from the presence of the sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be shamed 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 the lightness of our present affliction works out for us a far more excellent eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself,) I am more! I have been in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more, in deaths many times.
Ephesians 3:13
For this reason I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 1:29
For to you it is given on behalf of Christ not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
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 truly they chastened us for a few days according to their own pleasure, but He for our profit, that we might be partakers of His holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,
1 Peter 4:16-17
But if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God because of this.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who have been persecuted for righteousness sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.