Romans 5:3
And not only that, but this too: let us continue exulting in our sufferings, for we know that suffering produces endurance,
James 1:2-3
You must consider it the purest joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,
James 1:12
Blessed is the person who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are you when people hate you and exclude you and denounce you, and spurn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will win your souls.
Acts 5:41
So they went out from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer disgrace for Jesus' name;
Romans 8:35-37
Who can separate us from Christ's love? Can suffering or misfortune or persecution or hunger or destitution or danger or the sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? So am I. I am talking like a man that has gone crazy -- as such I am superior! -- serving Him with labors greater by far, with far more imprisonments, with floggings vastly worse, and often at the point of death.
Ephesians 3:13
So I beg you not to lose heart over the sorrows that I am suffering for your sake, for they bring you honor.
Philippians 1:29
For it has been graciously granted to you for Christ's sake, not only to trust in Him but also to suffer for Him,
Philippians 2:17-18
Yes, even if I am pouring out my life as a libation on the sacrifice and service your faith is rendering, I am glad to do so and congratulate you upon it;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they disciplined us only a short time, as it seemed proper to them, but He does it for our good, in order that we may share His holy character.
1 Peter 3:14
Instead, you are happy, even if you should suffer for doing right. Never be afraid of their threats, and never be disturbed,
1 Peter 4:16-17
but if anyone suffers for being a Christian, he must not be ashamed of it, but should keep on praising God for bearing this name.
Matthew 5:10-12
"Blessed are those who suffer persecution for being and doing right, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.