Romans 5:4
and fortitude character, and character, hope??5 a hope which never disappoints us. For through the Holy Spirit who has given to us, the "brimming river of the love of God" has overflowed in our hearts.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Romans 15:4
For everything that was written of old has been written for our instruction, that through patience, and through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
2 Corinthians 1:4-6
who ever comforts me in all my troubles, so that I may be continually able to comfort those who are in any trouble by the comfort with which God is ever comforting me.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
On every side I am hard pressed, yet not hemmed in; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 6:9-10
as unknown and yet well known; as at death's door, yet, strange to tell, I live on; as chastened, but not killed;
2 Timothy 4:16-18
At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!
1 Peter 1:6-7
Exult in this, though now for a brief moment, if need be, you have suffered many hardships.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who has called us by Christ Jesus to share his eternal glory, will, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.