Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,
James 1:2-3
My brothers, when you are beset by various temptations, count it all joy,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."
Luke 6:22-23
"Blessed are you when men shall hate you, And excommunicate you and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil because of the Son of man.
Luke 21:19
"In your patience you shall purchase your souls.
Acts 5:41
So they left Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of the Name;
Romans 8:35-37
What shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall anguish, or calamity, or persecution, or famine? Shall nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as though I were beside myself), such, far, more, am I; in labors more abundant, in imprisonments also more abundant, in floggings beyond measure, in deaths often.
Ephesians 3:13
So I beg you not to lose heart over my tribulations in your behalf; they are your glory.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,
Philippians 2:17-18
Nay, even if my life is to be poured out as a libation upon the sacrifice and service of you faith,
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they only disciplined us for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, that we may share his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.
1 Peter 4:16-17
But if any man is suffering as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him ever glorify God in this Name.
Matthew 5:10-12
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.