How do we know that suffering for righteousness is part of God's plan?

Suffering for righteousness' sake is a profound biblical theme seen in both the Old and New Testaments. Joseph exemplified this by suffering at the hands of his brothers for no wrongdoing of his own, ultimately being used by God to save many. Similarly, Jesus suffered for our sins—He was sinless yet bore the brunt of hatred and violence from the world. Hebrews 12:2 encourages believers to look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. This thread of righteous suffering culminating in God’s ultimate purpose teaches that trials and tribulations can deepen one's faith and lead to a greater good, aligning with God's sovereign will.