but we.

Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . .

Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. . . .

Luke 6:22, 23
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. . . .

Acts 5:41
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. . . .

2 Corinthians 12:9, 10
But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. . . .

Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

Philippians 2:17, 18
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. . . .

James 1:2, 3, 12
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, . . .

1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear their intimidation; do not be shaken."

1 Peter 4:16, 17
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. . . .

knowing.

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and temporary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that far outweighs our troubles.

Hebrews 12:10, 11
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. . . .