Ecclesiastes 7:14
14 When things are going well for you, be glad,
and when trouble comes, just remember: God sends both happiness and trouble; you never know what is going to happen next.
(TEV)
Romans 5:3
3 We also boast of our troubles, because we know that trouble
produces endurance. (TEV)
Romans 8:17
17 Since we are his children, we will possess the blessings
he keeps for his people, and we will also possess with Christ what God has kept for him; for if we share Christ's suffering,
we will also share his glory. (TEV)
Philippians 1:29
29 For you have been given the privilege of serving
Christ, not only by believing in him, but also by suffering for him. (TEV)
2 Timothy 1:8
8 Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord;
neither be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ's sake. Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God
gives you the strength for it.(TEV)
1 Peter 2:21
21 It was to this that God called you, for Christ himself
suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in his steps. (TEV)
1 Peter 3:14-17
14 But even if you should suffer for doing what is right,
how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.
15 But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor
him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,
16 but do it with
gentleness and respect. Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are insulted, those who speak evil of your good conduct
as followers of Christ will become ashamed of what they say.
17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if this should
be God's will, than for doing evil. (TEV)
1 Peter 4:16
16 However, if you suffer because you are a Christian,
don't be ashamed of it, but thank God that you bear Christ's name. (TEV)
1 Peter 5:10
10 But after you have suffered for a little while, the
God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness,
strength, and a sure foundation. (TEV)
Psalm 27:5
5 In times of trouble he will shelter me; he will keep me
safe in his Temple and make me secure on a high rock. (TEV)
Philippians 3:10
10 All I want is to know Christ and to experience the
power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death. (TEV)
Psalm 46:1
God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in
times of trouble. (TEV)
