2 Corinthians 6:4
6:4 But as God’s servants,
we have commended ourselves in every way,
with great endurance, in persecutions,
in difficulties, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 9:12
9:12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for
the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
Philippians 2:25
2:25 But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.
Philippians 4:11-14
4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.
4:12 I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment,
whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.
4:13 I am able to do all things
through the one
who strengthens me.
4:14 Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.
Hebrews 11:37
11:37 They were stoned, sawed apart,
murdered with the sword; they went about in sheepskins and goatskins; they were destitute, afflicted, ill-treated