Deuteronomy 8:2

2And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you athese forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, btesting you cto know what was in your heart, dwhether you would keep his commandments or not.

Daniel 11:35

35and some of the wise shall stumble, so that they may be refined, epurified, and fmade white, until gthe time of the end, hfor it still awaits the appointed time.

Revelation of John 2:10

10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, ithat you may be tested, and for jten days kyou will have tribulation. lBe faithful munto death, and I will give you nthe crown of life.
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