Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.
James 1:2-3
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.
James 1:12
The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luke 21:19
You will gain your lives because of your endurance.
Acts 5:41
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak as a fool. I am more in labors more abundant, beaten beyond number, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, for they are your glory.
Philippians 1:29
It has been granted to you in behalf of Christ. Not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf.
Philippians 2:17-18
If I am offered for the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice with you all.
Hebrews 12:10-11
They disciplined us for a few days for their own pleasure. He disciplines for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
Even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled (distressed) (intimidated)!
1 Peter 4:16-17
If a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.