Romans 5:3
Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
James 1:2-3
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,
James 1:12
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Luke 6:22-23
"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will gain your lives.
Acts 5:41
So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will trouble, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they servants of Christ? (I am talking like I am out of my mind!) I am even more so: with much greater labors, with far more imprisonments, with more severe beatings, facing death many times.
Ephesians 3:13
For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
Philippians 2:17-18
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
1 Peter 4:16-17
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
Matthew 5:10-12
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.