73 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
That I may 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 we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
From Thematic Bible
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
For Christ's sake » Suffering
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Suffering » For Christ
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: read more.
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; read more.
And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Suffering » Vicarious
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for 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 even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth. For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth. read more.
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring 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 this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, read more.
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, 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 released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Children Suffering
Ezekiel 18:2What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
God, Suffering Of
Genesis 6:6And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
I Am Suffering
Jeremiah 45:3Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for the LORD hath added grief to my sorrow; I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest.
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
Suffering From Foreigners
Ezekiel 11:9And I will bring you out of the midst thereof, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and will execute judgments among you.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Suffering, Causes Of
Genesis 3:14-19And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
Psalm 119:53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
Suffering, Encouragements In
Psalm 103:13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Suffering, Hardship
Proverbs 10:15The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction 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 eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
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 shall be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
Suffering, Of The Innocent
Habakkuk 1:13Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
The Ungodly Suffering
Psalm 32:10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
Weather Causing Sufferings
Proverbs 25:20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Young People Suffering
Psalm 34:10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
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- Afflictions
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
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- Conformity
- Encouraging Others
- Endurance
- Getting Through Hard Times
- Glory
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Hardship
- Hope In Hard Times