69 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the church,
and patience, proof; and proof, hope;
against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy to be placed against the future glory that shall be revealed to us.
And if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; and if one member be exalted, all the members rejoice with it.
For this favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake;
for which I suffer affliction, even unto chains as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
For what glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God.
Is any man among you under afflictions? let him pray. Is any man happy in mind? let him sing psalms.
CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinning;
But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him give glory to God on this very account.
For this is gracious conduct, if for conscience towards God, any man undergo sorrows, suffering wrongfully.
that I may know him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and communion with his sufferings, being conformed to his death;
And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps;
Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space, (if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials:
And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more; nor shall mourning, nor crying, nor toil be any more: because the former things are passed away.
Remember those who are in chains, as in chains with them; and those who are suffering afflictions, as being yourselves also in the body.
investigating to what time and to what conjuncture the Spirit of Christ in them pointed, when predicting the sufferings coming upon Christ, and the glories subsequent thereto.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect the Author of their salvation by sufferings.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,
But if children, then heirs; heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with him, that we may also together with him be glorified.
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled,
Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well-doing as to the faithful Creator.
which is a manifest proof of the righteous judgment of God, that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.
Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
But remember the past days in which, after ye had been illuminated, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.
who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in all tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted of God.
Then they went rejoicing from the presence of the sanhedrim, that for his name's sake, they had been counted worthy to suffer this injurious treatment.
though he was a son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered:
with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love;
For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
But from the days of John the Baptist unto the present, the kingdom of heaven is assaulted by violence, and the invaders forcibly seize upon it.
seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
only this, that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, that bonds and tribulation await thee.
From Thematic Bible
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
And a Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road.
For Christ's sake » Suffering
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Suffering » For Christ
My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
but as ye share in the sufferings of Christ rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory also ye may hail him with exultations. If ye suffer reproach for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: by them indeed he is blasphemed, but by you he is glorified.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the church,
For this favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake;
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For as many as are guided by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye have received a Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father. The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. read more.
But if children, then heirs; heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be we suffer with him, that we may also together with him be glorified.
CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinning;
Because as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so through Christ aboundeth also our consolation.
Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Jesus Christ with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him: if we renounce him, he also will renounce us:
And to the angel of the church of the Smyrnians write, These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive: I know thy works, and thy tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and the calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are Satan's synagogue. Fear nothing from the things which thou shalt suffer: lo! the devil will cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have a ten day's tribulation: be thou faithful until death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
For I think that God hath exposed us his apostles the last as devoted unto death. For we have been made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men. We are counted fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are mighty; ye are honourable persons, but we despised. For even to this present hour we undergo hunger and thirst and nakedness, and are buffeted about, and have no settled abode; read more.
and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being injuriously spoken of, we entreat; we are made as the ordures of the world, as the sweepings of all things unto this day.
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour: against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered a little while, himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Suffering » Vicarious
For could I myself wish that an anathema should be from Christ upon my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh?
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps;
By this we have known the love [of Christ], because for us he laid down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
For this favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake;
CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, be ye also in mind armed for the same conflict: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sinning;
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is fit, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth: so that we ourselves make our boast of you among the churches of God, for your patience and fidelity under all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure: which is a manifest proof of the righteous judgment of God, that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
I THEN, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation with which ye are called, with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love; careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace.
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy to be placed against the future glory that shall be revealed to us. For the eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the revelation of the children of God. For the creation was made subject to vanity, not voluntarily, but by him who made it subject, read more.
in hope that the same creation shall be emancipated from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth together and travaileth in birth to this moment. And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan in ourselves, expecting the adoption, 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: but having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up to be crucified.
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
God, Suffering Of
Romans 8:32He who even spared not his own Son, but freely delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also, together with him, freely give us all things?
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10that I may know him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and communion with his sufferings, being conformed to his death;
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41Then they went rejoicing from the presence of the sanhedrim, that for his name's sake, they had been counted worthy to suffer this injurious treatment.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it.
Suffering From Foreigners
Acts 21:11And coming to us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19Wherefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to him in well-doing as to the faithful Creator.
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
1 Thessalonians 2:18Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan prevented us.
Suffering, Nature Of
Romans 5:12Therefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and by sin death; even so death passed into all men through him, in whom all have sinned.
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, that man shall be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26And he said unto them, O ye void of understanding, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
Suffering, Of The Innocent
John 9:2-3And his disciples inquired of him, saying, Rabbi, who was in fault, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye, when they shall revile and persecute you, and lying, speak every thing evil against you for my sake.
The Ungodly Suffering
James 5:1COME now, ye rich men, let your tears run down, howling over your miseries which are coming upon you.
Weather Causing Sufferings
2 Corinthians 11:27in labour and travail, in watchings often, in fastings frequently, in hunger and thirst, in cold and nakedness;
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