The world would convince me that I should pity our brothers and sisters suffering for Christ, but I rejoice that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Praise Jesus Christ for allowing us to suffer with Him that we may also be glorified with Him! For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. For unto us it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.(Acts 5:41, Romans 8:16-18, 1 Peter 3:13-14, 1 Peter 4:16, 1 Peter 5:10, Matthew 10:39, 2 Corinthians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Philippians 1:29)