Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life tha
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all t
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of t
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may sh
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoic
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more im
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,