Genesis 37:4, 18, 24, 28
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. . . .

Genesis 39:7-20
and after some time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, "Sleep with me." . . .

Genesis 42:21
Then they said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us."

Psalm 64:3
who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows,

Psalm 118:13
I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!"

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God, " they said.