Acts 9:16

16For I am going to show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake.”Acts 20:23; 21:11; 2Cor 11:23

Acts 14:22

22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must endure many hardships to get into the kingdom of God.”Matt 10:38; 16:24; Luke 22:28-29; Acts 11:23; 13:43; Rom 8:17; 2Tim 2:11-12; 3:12

Acts 20:23

23except that in town after town the Holy Spirit assures me that imprisonment and suffering are waiting for me.Acts 21:4, 11; 1Thes 3:3

Acts 21:11

11He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the Gentiles.’”Acts 20:23; 21:33

1 Corinthians 4:9

9For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like men condemned to death. We have become a spectacle for the world, for angels, and for people to stare at.Ps 44:22; Rom 8:36; 1Cor 15:30-31; 2Cor 4:11; 6:9; Heb 10:33

Ephesians 3:13

13So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which are your glory.Acts 14:22; 2Cor 1:6; Eph 3:1; Phil 1:14; 1Thes 3:3

2 Timothy 3:12

12Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted.Josh 17:14; Ps 34:19; Matt 16:24; Acts 14:22; 1Cor 15:19; 1Thes 3:3

1 Peter 2:21

21This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps.Matt 16:24; John 13:15; Acts 14:22; Phil 2:5; 1Thes 3:3; 2Tim 3:12; 1Pet 3:18; 1John 2:6
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