Bible Verses About Afflictions Made Beneficial: In exercising our patience

I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.

For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.