73 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
For it is, better, as well-doers, if it should please the pleasure of God, to be suffering, than, as evil-doers:
And, our endurance, a testing, and, our testing, hope,
Whom resist, steadfast in your faith, knowing that, the same sufferings, in your brotherhood that is in the world, are being accomplished.
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us;
And, whether one member, suffereth, all the members, suffer with it, or, a member is glorified, all the members, rejoice together.
Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: -
In which I am suffering hardship, even unto bonds, as an evil-doer; but, the word of God, is not bound.
Howbeit, the God of all favour - who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ - when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm, strengthen: -
For what sort of honour is it - if, committing sin, and being buffeted, ye endure it? But, if, doing good, and suffering, ye endure it, this, is thankworthy with God.
In distress, is any among you? Let him pray; Cheerful, is any? Let him strike the strings;
Christ, then, having suffered in flesh, do, ye also, with the same purpose, arm yourselves, - because, he that hath suffered in flesh, hath done with sins, -
For, this, is thankworthy, - If, for the sake of conscience towards God, one beareth griefs, suffering wrongfully, -
To get to know him, and the power of his resurrection and fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death, -
And, not only so, but let us boast also in our tribulations; knowing that, our tribulation, worketh out endurance.
But, Jesus, made some little less than messengers, we do behold: by reason of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, to the end that, by favour of God, in behalf of every one, he might taste of death.
For, hereunto, have ye been called; because, Christ also, suffered in your behalf, unto you, leaving behind a pattern, that ye might follow in his steps:
Wherein ye exult, though, for a little, just now, if needful, put to grief in manifold temptations,
Despised was he, and forsaken of men, Man of pains and familiar with sickness, - Yea, like one from whom the face is hidden, Despised, and we esteemed him not.
And he will wipe away every tear out of their eyes, - and, death, shall be no more, and grief and outcry and pain shall be no more: the first things, have passed away.
Bear in mind them who are in bonds, as having become jointly bound, - them who are suffering ill-treatment, as being yourselves also in the body.
Searching into what particular, or what manner, of season the Spirit of Christ which was in them was pointing to, when witnessing beforehand as to - The sufferings, for Christ, and the glories, after these, -
For it was becoming in him - For the sake of whom are the all things, and by means of whom are the all things, - when, many sons, unto glory, he would lead, The Princely Leader of their salvation, through sufferings, to make perfect.
But, the fruit of the Spirit, is - love, joy, peace, long-suffering, graciousness, goodness, faithfulness,
And, if children, heirs also - heirs, indeed, of God, but co-heirs with Christ, - if, at least, we are suffering together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
Nevertheless, even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye ! Their fear, however, do not fear, neither be troubled;
So then, let, them who are even suffering, according to the will of God, unto a faithful Creator, be committing their souls, in well-doing.
A proof of the righteous judgment of God, to the end ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, in behalf of which ye are also suffering: -
Yea and, all who are determined to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus, will be persecuted;
These things, have I spoken unto you, that, in me, ye may have, peace: In the world, ye have, tribulation; but be taking courage, - I, have overcome the world.
But, Jesus, said - Suffer the children - and do not hinder them - to come unto me, - for, of such, is the kingdom of the heavens.
For, gladly, do ye bear with the foolish, being yourselves , discreet, -
Yet surely, our sicknesses, he, carried, And, as for our pains, he bare the burden of them, - But, we, accounted him stricken. Smitten of God and humbled,
But be calling to mind the former days, in which, once ye were illuminated, a great combat of sufferings, ye endured; -
For, in that, he, suffered when tested, he is able, unto them who are being tested, to give succour.
Who encourageth us in all our tribulation, to the end we may be able to encourage them who are in any tribulation - through means of the encouragement wherewith we, ourselves, are encouraged by God.
They, therefore, went rejoicing from the presence of the high-council; in that they had been accounted worthy, in behalf of The Name, to suffer dishonour.
Even though he was a son, yet learned, from what things he suffered, obedience;
With all lowliness and meekness, with long suffering, bearing one with another in love,
For which cause, these things also, am I suffering; nevertheless I am not being put to shame, for I know him whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is, able, to guard, that which I have entrusted, to him unto, that, day.
For, the momentary lightness of thee tribulation, in a manner yet more and more excelling, is working out for us, an age-abiding weight of glory, -
But, from the days of John the Immerser, until even now, the kingdom of the heavens, is being invaded, and, invaders, are, seizing upon it.
If, at least, it is a, righteous thing with God, to recompense, affliction, unto them that afflict you,
save that, the Holy Spirit, from city to city, doth bear me full witness, saying that, bonds and tribulations, await me.
From Thematic Bible
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
And, in like manner, a Levite also, coming down to the place, and seeing him, passed by, on the opposite side.
For Christ's sake » Suffering
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Suffering » For Christ
An example, take ye, brethren, of distress and patience, - the prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord.
Howbeit, the God of all favour - who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ - when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm, strengthen: -
But, in so far as ye are taking fellowship in the Christ's sufferings, rejoice! in order that, in the revealing of his glory also, ye may rejoice with exultation: If ye are being reproached in the name of Christ, happy are ye ! Because, the Spirit, of the glory, and the Spirit of God, unto you is bringing rest.
Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: -
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For, as many as by God's Spirit are being led, the same, are God's sons, - For ye have not received a spirit of servitude, leading back into fear, but ye have received a spirit of sonship, whereby we are exclaiming - Abba! Oh Father! The Spirit itself, beareth witness together with our spirit that we are children of God; read more.
And, if children, heirs also - heirs, indeed, of God, but co-heirs with Christ, - if, at least, we are suffering together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
Christ, then, having suffered in flesh, do, ye also, with the same purpose, arm yourselves, - because, he that hath suffered in flesh, hath done with sins, -
Because, even as the sufferings of the Christ overflow unto us, so, through the Christ, overfloweth, our encouragement also.
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding. Faithful, the saying - for, If we have died together, we shall also live together, If we endure, we shall also reign together; If we shall deny, he also, will deny us,
And, unto the messenger of the assembly, in Smyrna, write: - These things, saith the first and the last, who became dead, and lived: I know thy tribulation, and destitution, nevertheless, thou art, rich, and the profane speech from among them who affirm that they themselves are, Jews, and they are not, but a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear the things which thou art about to suffer. Lo! the adversary is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried, and may have tribulation ten days. Become thou faithful until death, and I will give thee the crown of life.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Yea and, all who are determined to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus, will be persecuted;
For I think that, God, hath set forth, us the apostles, to be last of all, as men devoted to death, - in that, a spectacle, have we been made, unto the world, - both unto messengers and unto men. We, are foolish for Christ's sake, but, ye, prudent in Christ; we are weak, but, ye, mighty; ye, all-glorious, but, we, dishonoured. Until the present hour, we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and are wanderers, read more.
And toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless, being persecuted, we hold on, Being defamed, we beseech: as the sweepings of the world have we become, the offscouring of all - until even now.
Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about - seeking to devour: Whom resist, steadfast in your faith, knowing that, the same sufferings, in your brotherhood that is in the world, are being accomplished. Howbeit, the God of all favour - who hath called you unto his age-abiding glory in Christ - when, for a little, ye have suffered, Himself, will adjust, confirm, strengthen: -
Suffering » Vicarious
For I could have wished to be accursed, even I myself, from the Christ, in behalf of my brethren my kinsmen according to the flesh; -
Greater love than this, hath, no one, That, his life, one should lay down in behalf of his friends.
For, hereunto, have ye been called; because, Christ also, suffered in your behalf, unto you, leaving behind a pattern, that ye might follow in his steps:
Hereby, have we come to understand love: in that, He, for us, his life laid down; and, we, ought, for the brethren, our lives to lay down.
Then said Yahweh unto Moses, Rise thou early in the morning, and station thyself before Pharaoh, - then shalt thou say unto him - Thus, saith Yahweh, God of the Hebrews, Let my people go that they may serve me; for this time, am I, sending all my plagues unto thy heart, and amongst thy servants and amongst thy people, - to the intent thou mayest get to know, that there is none like me in all the earth. For now, might I have put forth my hand, and smitten thee and thy people with pestilence, - and thou shoulder have secretly disappeared from the earth; read more.
but, in very deed for this purpose, have I let thee remain, for the purpose of showing thee my might, - and that my name may be celebrated in all the earth.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer: -
Christ, then, having suffered in flesh, do, ye also, with the same purpose, arm yourselves, - because, he that hath suffered in flesh, hath done with sins, -
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We are bound, to be giving thanks, unto God, continually, concerning you, brethren, even as it is, meet; because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all one to another aboundeth, So that, we ourselves, in you, are boasting, in the assemblies of God, over your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which ye are sustaining: - A proof of the righteous judgment of God, to the end ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, in behalf of which ye are also suffering: -
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
I exhort you, therefore, I, the prisoner in the Lord, to walk in a manner worthy of the calling wherewith ye were called: - With all lowliness and meekness, with long suffering, bearing one with another in love, Giving diligence to keep - the oneness of the Spirit in the uniting-bond of peace, -
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
For I reckon that unworthy are the sufferings of the present season to be compared with the glory about to be revealed towards us; For, the eager outlook of creation, ardently awaiteth the revealing of the sons of God, - For, unto vanity, hath creation been made subject - not by choice, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope read more.
That, creation itself also, shall be freed - from the bondage of the decay into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God; For we know that, all creation, is sighing together, and travailing-in-birth-throes together until the present, - And, not only so, but, we ourselves, also, who have the first-fruit of the Spirit - weeven ourselves, within our own selves do sigh, - sonship ardently awaiting - the redeeming of our body; -
Suffering » Instance of » Goliath for the philistines
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Topics on Suffering
Body Of Christ, Physical Suffering
Matthew 27:26Then released he unto them Barabbas, but, scourging, Jesus, delivered him up, that he might be crucified.
Children Suffering
Ezekiel 18:2What occasion have ye, to be using this proverb, concerning the so of Israel, saying, - Fathers eat sour grapes, And the children's teeth are blunted?
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39And, going forward a little, he fell upon his face, offering prayer, and saying - My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from me, - Nevertheless, not as, I, will, but as, thou, wilt.
God, Suffering Of
Genesis 6:6and it grieved Yahweh, that he had made man in the earth, - and he took sorrow unto his heart.
I Am Suffering
Jeremiah 45:3Thou didst say, Surely woe to me! For Yahweh hath added sorrow unto my pain, - I am weary with my moaning, And rest, have I not found!
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10To get to know him, and the power of his resurrection and fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death, -
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10An example, take ye, brethren, of distress and patience, - the prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41They, therefore, went rejoicing from the presence of the high-council; in that they had been accounted worthy, in behalf of The Name, to suffer dishonour.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For, whosoever willeth, his own life, to save, shall lose it, but, whosoever shall lose his life for the sake of me and of the glad-message, shall save it;
Suffering From Foreigners
Ezekiel 11:9So will I take you forth out of her midst, and will deliver you into the hand of foreigners, - and will execute upon you judgments.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19So then, let, them who are even suffering, according to the will of God, unto a faithful Creator, be committing their souls, in well-doing.
Suffering, Causes Of
Genesis 3:14-19Then said Yahweh God unto the serpent - Because thou hast done this, Accursed, art thou above every tame-beast, and above every wild-beast of the field, - on thy belly, shall thou go, and dust, shalt thou eat all the days of thy life.
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
Psalm 119:53A raging heat, hath seized me, by reason of the lawless, who forsake thy law.
Suffering, Encouragements In
Psalm 103:13Like the compassion of a father for his children, Is, the compassion of Yahweh, for them who revere him;
Suffering, Hardship
Proverbs 10:15The substance of the rich, is his strong city, the terror of the poor, is their poverty.
Suffering, Nature Of
Genesis 2:17but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not cat of it, - for in the day thou eatest thereof, thou shelf die.
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22And ye will be hated by all, because of my name, - but, he that endureth throughout, the same, shall be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26And, he, said unto them - O thoughtless ones! and slow in heart to rest your faith upon all things which the prophets have spoken: -
Suffering, Of The Innocent
Habakkuk 1:13Thou whose eyes are too pure to look with approval on wrong, to respect oppression, canst not endure, - Wherefore, shouldst thou respect the treacherous? Be silent, when the lawless, swalloweth up, one more righteous than he?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11Happy, are ye, whensoever they may reproach you and persecute you, and say every evil thing against you, falsely, for my sake:
The Ungodly Suffering
Psalm 32:10Many pains, hath the lawless one, - But, he that trusteth in Yahweh, Lovingkindness, shall compass him about.
Weather Causing Sufferings
Proverbs 25:20As splendour of dress on a cold day - vinegar upon nitre, so is a singer with songs, unto a sad heart.
Young People Suffering
Psalm 34:10Young lions, have come short, and suffered hunger, but, they who seek Yahweh, shall not lack any good thing.
Related Topics
- Afflictions
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
- Comforting
- Conformity
- Encouraging Others
- Endurance
- Getting Through Hard Times
- Glory
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Hardship
- Hope In Hard Times