Acts 14:22
22 lstrengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them mto continue in nthe faith, and saying that othrough many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:3
3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that gwe are destined for this.
2 Timothy 3:12
12 Indeed, all who desire to vlive a godly life in Christ Jesus wwill be persecuted,