34 Bible Verses about Adversity

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is there for times of trouble.

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

Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand."

A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

Cast on the LORD whatever he sends your way, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"

but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."

No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.

For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, "plans for well-being, and not for calamity, in order to give you a future and a hope.

That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are being renewed each and every day. This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison, because we do not look for things that can be seen but for things that cannot be seen. For things that can be seen are temporary, but things that cannot be seen are eternal.

Even when I walk through a valley of deep darkness, I will not be afraid because 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 great help in times of distress.

Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!

Who will separate us from the Messiah's love? Can trouble, distress, persecution, hunger, nakedness, danger, or a violent death do this?

The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor, but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray.

Call on me in the day of distress; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me."

The LORD supports everyone who falls and raises up those who are bowed down.

The LORD hears those who cry out, and he delivers them from all their distress.

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.

What, then, can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

To the one who conquers I will give a place to sit with me on my throne, just as I have conquered and have sat down with my Father on his throne.

How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him. When someone is tempted, he should not say, "I am being tempted by God," because God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone. Instead, each person is tempted by his own desire, being lured and trapped by it. read more.
When that desire becomes pregnant, it gives birth to sin; and when that sin grows up, it gives birth to death.

Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.

Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.

Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the Devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

No one shows greater love than when he lays down his life for his friends.

I've heard you with my ears; and now I've seen you with my eyes.

When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. Saul took David that day and did not let him return to his father's house. Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as he loved himself.

Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered, or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.

An open rebuke is better than unspoken love. Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.