Romans 5:3
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience,
James 1:2-3
My brethren, count it exceeding joy when ye fall into divers temptations,
James 1:12
Happy is the man that endureth in temptation, for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are ye when men hate you, and thrust you out of their company, and rail on you, and abhor your name, as an evil thing, for the son of man's sake.
Luke 21:19
With your patience, possess your souls.
Acts 5:41
And they departed from the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for his name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of God? Shall tribulation? Or anguish? Or persecution, other hunger? Other nakedness? Other peril? Other sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
They are the ministers of Christ - I speak as a fool - I am more: In labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prison more plenteously,
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore, I desire that ye faint not because of my tribulations which I suffer for your sakes: which is your praise.
Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake,
Philippians 2:17-18
Yea, and though I be offered up upon the offering and sacrifice of your faith: I rejoice and rejoice with you all.
Hebrews 12:10-11
And they verily for a few days nurtured us after their own pleasure; but he learneth us unto that which is profitable, that we might receive of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:
1 Peter 4:16-17
If any man suffer as a Christian man, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God on his behalf.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.