Acts 5:41 shows apostles rejoicing in suffering—the same privilege of suffering for Christ Paul calls a gift.

In Romans 5:3, Paul says we glory in suffering because it produces perseverance—complementing the idea that suffering is granted.

In Ephesians 2:8, faith is the gift of God — directly parallels the granted belief in Philippians.

James 1:2 calls for joy in trials—matching Paul's view that suffering for Christ is a granted privilege.

In 1 Peter 4:13, suffering with Christ is a cause for joy — mirroring that suffering for him is a gift alongside belief.

Mark 13:9 describes being flogged and handed over for Christ — directly illustrating the suffering that is granted here.

Luke 21:17 says all will hate you because of Christ — a specific form of the suffering granted here to believers.

John 6:65 teaches no one can come to Christ unless enabled by the Father — strong parallel to belief being granted.

Romans 8:17 ties suffering with co-heirship and future glory, reinforcing that suffering is a privileged part of our inheritance in Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:10 shows Paul delighting in weaknesses and hardships for Christ, mirroring the attitude that suffering is a gift to be embraced.

1 Peter 3:14 calls suffering for what is right 'blessed', directly aligning with the idea in 1:29 that suffering for Christ is a granted privilege.

1 Peter 4:16 encourages praising God when suffering as a Christian, reinforcing the perspective that such suffering is a cause for honor, not shame.

James 1:17 teaches that every good gift comes from God — confirming that the belief and suffering granted here are good gifts.

1 Corinthians 4:9 depicts apostles as a divinely appointed spectacle through suffering, echoing the idea that suffering for Christ is granted by God.

Hebrews 10:32 recalls enduring suffering after receiving the light, paralleling the normal Christian experience of suffering granted in 1:29.