1. Romans 5:3–4 “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance"
2. James 1:2–4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds"
3. 1 Peter 4:12–13 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial… but rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings"
4. Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… when you walk through fire you shall not be burned”
5. 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair"
6. Romans 8:18 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed"
7. Psalm 34:17–19 “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears… Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
8. John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
9. Philippians 4:12–13 “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound… I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
10. 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ … For when I am weak, then I am strong.”