Luke 21:19

I heard, and my inward parts trembled; At the sound my lips tingled. Decay enters my bones, And in my place I tremble. Because I must wait quietly for the day of distress, For the people to arise who will invade us.

And not only this, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction brings about perseverance;

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

knowing that the testing of your faith brings about perseverance.

And let perseverance have its perfect work, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,