2 Timothy 1:8
1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord
or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by
God’s power accept your share of suffering
for the gospel.
2 Timothy 2:3
2:3 Take your share of suffering
as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:10
2:10 So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God,
that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.
2 Timothy 3:10-12
Continue in What You Have Learned
3:10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,
3:11 as well as the persecutions and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra. I endured these persecutions and the Lord delivered me from them all.
3:12 Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.