Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;
James 1:2-3
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall in with manifold temptations;
James 1:12
Happy is a man who endures temptation; because, when he becomes approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And He hath said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you; for My power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Luke 6:22-23
"Happy are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from themselves, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.
Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.
Acts 5:41
They, therefore, were going from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they were accounted worthy to suffer dishonor in behalf of The Name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or perils or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often;
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore, I ask that ye faint not at my tribulations in your behalf, which, indeed, is your glory.
Philippians 1:29
but to you it was granted as a favor in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but in His behalf to suffer also;
Philippians 2:17-18
But even if I am offered as a libation upon the sacrifice and ministry of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice with you all;
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they, indeed, for a few days were chastening us, according to what seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may partake of His holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But, if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. But fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 4:16-17
but, if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name.
Matthew 5:10-12
"Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.