From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

• 1 Peter 3:14

  But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

• 1 Peter 4:12-16

  Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: …

• 1 Peter 2:20-21

  For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. …

• Acts 14:22

  Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

• Matthew 16:24

  Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.