Romans 5:3
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;
James 1:2-3
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.
Luke 21:19
"By your endurance you will win your lives.
Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.
Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 1:29
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
Philippians 2:17-18
Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
1 Peter 4:16-17
But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.