7 Bible Verses about Afflictions, Purpose Of

In their troubles he forsook them not, but the angel that went forth from his presence delivered them. Of very love and kindness that he had unto them, he redeemed them: He hath born them, and carried them up ever since the world began.

I will go, and return to my place, till they wax faint, and seek me.

Before I was troubled, I went wrong, but now I keep thy word.

Behold, I have purged thee, and not for money. I have chosen thee in the fire of poverty;

I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled.

Therefore their days were consumed in vanity, and suddenly their years were gone. When he slew them, they sought him, and turned them early, and inquired after God.

For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,