68 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Now I rejoice in sufferings in your behalf, and am filling up the residue of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh in behalf of his body, which is the church;
For it is better, doing good, if the will of the Lord should will it, to suffer, rather than doing evil.
and endurance, approval; and approval, hope:
whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that it is for you to complete the same sufferings in this world along with your brotherhood.
For I reckon that the sufferings of these present times are not worthy to be compared to the glory which is about to be revealed in us.
because the blessing is conferred on you in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but indeed to suffer for him:
in whom I suffer affliction as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
But the God of all grace, the one having called you into his own eternal glory in Christ, will himself make you perfect, having suffered a little while, will establish you, will strengthen you, will settle you.
For what glory is there, if, committing sin and being buffeted, you endure it? But if, doing good and suffering you endure it, this is grace with God.
Who is afflicted among you? let him pray. Who is merry? let him sing psalms.
Therefore Christ having suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same mind: because the one having suffered in carnality has ceased from sin;
For this is grace, if, through the conscience of God, one bears sorrows and suffering unjustly.
to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;
But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:
In whom you rejoice, if however it is needful, being grieved a little while among manifold temptations: in order
and he will wipe every tear out of their eyes; and there will be no more death, neither will there be any more sorrow, nor crying, nor pain: because the former things have passed away.
Remember those bound, as having been bound along with them; those suffering persecutions, as you yourselves being also in the body.
searching into what, or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ who was in them, witnessing the sufferings towards Christ, and the glories after these, did show:
For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.
But the fruit of the Spirit is divine love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
But if indeed you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
So let those indeed suffering according to the will of God submit their souls to the faithful Creator, in good work.
the manifestation of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed suffer:
I have spoken these things to you, in order that you may have peace in me. In the world you have tribulation: but take courage; I have conquered the world.
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
the one comforting us in all our tribulation, in order that we may be able to comfort those in all tribulation, through the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted of God,
Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.
indeed being a Son, he learned obedience from those things which he suffered;
with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in divine love;
on account of which cause I indeed suffer these things: but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to stand guard over that which is committed unto me unto that day.
For the light burden of our affliction, which is evanescent, is working out for us an eternal weight of glory according to hyperbole unto hyperbole;
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of the heavens suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force.
if indeed it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them who are troubling you,
except that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesses to me, 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 likewise also a Levite, being at the place, coming and seeing, passed by on the other side.
For Christ's sake » Suffering
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Suffering » For Christ
Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.
But the God of all grace, the one having called you into his own eternal glory in Christ, will himself make you perfect, having suffered a little while, will establish you, will strengthen you, will settle you.
but as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; in order that you may also rejoice in the revelation of his glory, being glad. If you suffer reproach in the name of Christ, happy are you, because the spirit of the glory and the spirit of God rest on you.
Now I rejoice in sufferings in your behalf, and am filling up the residue of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh in behalf of his body, which is the church;
because the blessing is conferred on you in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but indeed to suffer for him:
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For so many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but you received the Spirit of adoption, in which we cry; Father, Father. The Spirit Himself witnesses along with our spirit, that we are the children of God. read more.
And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
Therefore Christ having suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same mind: because the one having suffered in carnality has ceased from sin;
because as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation through Christ also abounds.
On account of this I endure all things for the sake of the elect, in order that they may also have the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we die along with him, we will also live with him: if we endure, we will truly reign with him: if we shall deny him, he will also deny us:
And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; The first and the last, who was dead, and is alive, says these things: I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles the last, as exposed to death: that we may become a theater to the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are glorious, but we are dishonorable. until this hour we both hunger and thirst, and suffer for insufficient clothing, and are buffeted; and we tramp, read more.
and we toil working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it; being scandalized, we entreat: we have become as the offscourings of the world, the refuse of all things until now.
Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that it is for you to complete the same sufferings in this world along with your brotherhood. But the God of all grace, the one having called you into his own eternal glory in Christ, will himself make you perfect, having suffered a little while, will establish you, will strengthen you, will settle you.
Suffering » Vicarious
For I would pray, that I myself might be an offering from Christ; in behalf of my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh:
No one has greater love than this, that he may lay down his soul for his friends.
For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:
In this we know the divine love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
because the blessing is conferred on you in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but indeed to suffer for him:
Therefore Christ having suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same mind: because the one having suffered in carnality has ceased from sin;
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as it is worthy, because your faith increases, and the divine love of each one of you all towards one another abounds more and more; so that we ourselves rejoice over you in the churches of God, on account of your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which you endure; the manifestation of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed suffer:
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which you are called, with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in divine love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
For I reckon that the sufferings of these present times are not worthy to be compared to the glory which is about to be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature awaits the revelation of the sons of God. For the creature has been subordinated to mortality, not willingly, but through Him who subordinated it; read more.
therefore indeed pursuant to hope, the creature itself shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that all creation groans together and travails together until now; and not only so, but we ourselves, having the earnest of the Spirit, and we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of sons, the redemption 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 he released unto them Barabbas.And having scourged Jesus, delivered Him up that He should be crucified.
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
God, Suffering Of
Romans 8:32Indeed he who spared not his own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not with him, freely give us all things?
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For whosoever may wish to save his soul shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his soul for my sake and that of the gospel shall save it.
Suffering From Foreigners
Matthew 20:19and they will deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock, and scourge, and crucify Him: and on the third day He will rise.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19So let those indeed suffering according to the will of God submit their souls to the faithful Creator, in good work.
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
1 Thessalonians 2:18Because we wish to come to you, I Paul indeed both once and twice; and Satan hindered me.
Suffering, Hardship
Matthew 26:11For you have the poor with you always; but you have not me always.
Suffering, Nature Of
Romans 5:12Therefore, as by one man sin came into the world, and death by sin; and thus death came upon all men, in that all sinned;
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22And you will be hated by all on account of my name: but he that persevereth unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26And He said to them, O ye foolish, and slow in heart to believe in all those things which the prophet spoke!
Suffering, Of The Innocent
John 9:2-3And His disciples asked Him, saying, Master, who sinned, this one, or his parents, that he was born blind?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye when they may despise you, and shall persecute you, and may say all evil against you, falsifying, for my sake.
The Ungodly Suffering
James 5:1Come now, ye rich, weep mourning over your calamities which are coming on you.
Weather Causing Sufferings
2 Corinthians 11:27in labor and in toil, in vigils often, in hunger and in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness.
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
