34 Bible Verses about Adversity

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me."

The LORDupholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.read more.
Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you;

As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.

Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.