Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience,
James 1:2-3
Account it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various trials:
James 1:12
Happy is the man who sustaineth temptation; for being approved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And He said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is manifested in thy weakness." With the greatest pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and reject you, and reproach you, and cast out your name as infamous on account of the Son of man.
Luke 21:19
In your patience therefore possess your souls.
Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer disgrace for his name.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall affliction, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
so am I: are they ministers of Christ? (if I may speak as a fool) I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes far exceeding, in prisons more frequently, and often even in deaths.
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I desire that ye would not be discouraged at my afflictions on your account, which is your glory.
Philippians 1:29
For to you it is granted as a favor from Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for his sake:
Philippians 2:17-18
But if I be even poured forth as a libation on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and congratulate with you all.
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed corrected us for a while, as seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
1 Peter 4:16-17
But if any suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God herein.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.