Romans 5:3
And not only [this], but we rejoice also in afflictions, knowing that affliction works out patience,
James 1:2-3
Account it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various trials,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when proved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you; for power is perfected in weakness.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude you from their company, and reproach and cast out your names as evil, on account of the Son of man.
Luke 21:19
by your patience you shall save your souls.
Acts 5:41
They went therefore from the presence of the Sanhedrim, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer shame for the name of [Christ];
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall affliction or distress, persecution or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For the light affliction which is for a moment, works out for us more abundantly an eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? I speak foolishly, I am more; in labors most abundant, in stripes above measure, in imprisonments most abundant, in deaths often;
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I desire you not to faint on account of my afflictions for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 1:29
because it was given to you in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him but also to suffer for him,
Philippians 2:17-18
But if I am even poured out as a libation on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and congratulate you all;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they for a few days corrected us as seemed good to them, but he for the best, that we may partake of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you suffer on account of righteousness, you are blessed. But fear not with their fear, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 4:16-17
but as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, let him glorify God on this account.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.