34 Bible Verses about Afflictions
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For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
Be happy in your hope, steadfast in time of trouble, persistent in prayer.
He comforts me in all my trouble, so that I can comfort people who are in any trouble with the comfort with which I myself am comforted by God.
At present I am glad to be suffering in your interest, and I am making up in my own person what is lacking in Christ's sufferings for the church, which is his body.
More than that, we ought to glory in our troubles, for we know that trouble produces endurance,
But you must always be composed; do not shrink from hardship; do your work as a missionary, and your whole duty as a minister.
Resist him and be strong in the faith, for you know that your brotherhood all over the world is having the same experience of suffering.
except that in every town I visit, the holy Spirit warns me that imprisonment and persecution are awaiting me.
So you must not be ashamed to testify to our Lord, nor be ashamed of me who am in prison for his sake, but join with me in suffering for the good news, through the power of God.
since God considers it only just to repay with suffering those who are making you suffer
I know of your distress and poverty??hough you are rich!?? know how you are slandered by those who claim to be Jews when they are not so, but only a synagogue of Satan!
and encourage you not to be led astray, any of you, in all these troubles. You know yourselves that this is what we must expect,
For I do not want you, brothers, to misunderstand the distress that I experienced in Asia, for I was so utterly and unendurably crushed, that I actually despaired of life itself.
and rescued him from all his troubles, and enabled him to win favor and to show wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he appointed him governor of Egypt and of his whole household.
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Afflictions » The afflicted
Afflictions » The lord not afflicting
Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
"Here I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So you must be wise like serpents, and guileless like doves. But be on your guard against men, for they will give you up to their courts, and have you flogged in their synagogues, and you will be brought before governors and kings on my account, to bear your testimony before them and the heathen.
All this is only the beginning of the sufferings. Then they will hand you over to persecution and they will put you to death, and you will be hated by all the heathen because you bear my name. Then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. read more.
Many false prophets will appear, and many will be misled by them, and because of the increase of wickedness, most men's love will grow cold. But he who holds out to the end will be saved.
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison, because I keep my eyes not on what is seen but what is unseen. For what is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal.
Afflictions » What affliction is for
If I am in trouble, it is to bring you comfort and salvation, and if I am comforted, it is for the sake of the comfort which you experience when you steadfastly endure such sufferings as I also have to bear.
Afflictions » The servant of the lord being afflicted
Afflictions » Enduring afflictions
But you must always be composed; do not shrink from hardship; do your work as a missionary, and your whole duty as a minister.
Afflictions » Who is afflicted
Afflictions » The afflictions of the righteous
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
and you have forgotten the challenge addressed to you as God's sons, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, Or give up when he corrects you.
But since we do incur it, we are disciplined by the Lord, so that we may not be condemned along with the world.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Deliverance from, promised to believers
So deadly was the peril from which he saved me, as he will save me again! It is on him that I have set my hope that he will save me again.
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Sometimes prolonged
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Impenitence in, examples of
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
So to keep me from being too much elated a bitter physical affliction was sent to me, a very messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too much elated.
To this day we have gone hungry, thirsty, and ill-clad; we have had rough usage, we have had no home,
beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, and hunger,
If they are Christian workers?? am talking like a madman!?? am a better one! with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, vastly worse beatings, and in frequent danger of death.
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
So to keep me from being too much elated a bitter physical affliction was sent to me, a very messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too much elated.
To this day we have gone hungry, thirsty, and ill-clad; we have had rough usage, we have had no home,
beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, and hunger,
If they are Christian workers?? am talking like a madman!?? am a better one! with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, vastly worse beatings, and in frequent danger of death.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » From God
Afflictions » From God
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
and you have forgotten the challenge addressed to you as God's sons, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, Or give up when he corrects you.
So since by the mercy of God I am engaged in this service, I never lose heart.
So I never lose heart. Though my outer nature is wasting away, my inner is being renewed every day.
Let us not get tired of doing right, for at the proper time we shall reap, if we do not give out.
So I ask that what I am having to suffer for your sake may not make me lose heart, for it does you honor.
Afflictions » General references to
For I consider what we suffer now not to be compared with the glory that is to burst upon us.
Afflictions » Tempered with mercy
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
But since we do incur it, we are disciplined by the Lord, so that we may not be condemned along with the world.
For it is those whom the Lord loves that he disciplines, And he chastises every son that he acknowledges." You must submit to it as discipline. God is dealing with you as his sons. For where is there a son whom his father does not discipline?
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Waters of affliction
Afflictions » Often severe
I said to him, "You know, my lord." He said to me, "They are the people who come through the great persecution, who have washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Sin visited with
and said, "You monster of underhandedness and cunning! You son of the devil! You enemy of all that is right! Will you never stop trying to make the Lord's straight paths crooked? The Lord's hand is right upon you, and you will be blind and unable even to see the sun for a time." Instantly a mist of darkness fell upon him, and he groped about for someone to lead him by the hand.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Divine care in sickness
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » David
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Afflictions » Often arise from the profession of the gospel
Then they will hand you over to persecution and they will put you to death, and you will be hated by all the heathen because you bear my name.
But they will do all this to you on my account, because they do not understand him who sent me.
my persecutions, my sufferings??he things that happened to me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, the persecutions I endured; yet the Lord brought me safely out of them all. But everyone who wants to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Famine
Be glad and exult over it, for you will be richly rewarded in heaven, for that is the way they persecuted the prophets who went before you!
Be glad when that happens, and leap for joy, for you will be richly rewarded in heaven, for that is the way their forefathers treated the prophets.
Afflictions » Of saints, are but temporary
Afflictions » God regulates the measure of
Afflictions » God dispenses, as he will
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
pained, when I am always glad, poor, when I make many others rich, penniless, when really I own everything.
At present I am glad to be suffering in your interest, and I am making up in my own person what is lacking in Christ's sufferings for the church, which is his body.
Afflictions » Sin produces
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
We know that in everything God works with those who love him, whom he has called in accordance with his purpose, to bring about what is good.
Afflictions » God appoints
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The final test
the quality of everyone's work will appear, for the Day will show it. For the Day will break in fire, and the fire will test the quality of everyone's work.
Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will be given the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Afflictions » Frequently terminate in good
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The refining process
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Jeremiah
Afflictions » Always less than we deserve
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
After beating them severely, they put them in jail, and gave the jailer orders to keep close watch of them.
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
and he said, "Abba!" that is, Father, "anything is possible for you! Take this cup away from me! Yet not what I please but what you do!"
Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which the Father has offered me?"
Afflictions » Saints are to expect
I have told you all this, so that through me you may find peace. In the world you have trouble; but take courage! I have conquered the world."
reassuring the disciples and encouraging them to stand by the faith and reminding them that we have to undergo many hardships to get into the Kingdom of God.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Job
Afflictions » Saints have joy under
Why, we call those who showed such endurance happy! You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen what the Lord brought out of it, for the Lord is very kind and merciful.
Afflictions » Saints appointed to
and encourage you not to be led astray, any of you, in all these troubles. You know yourselves that this is what we must expect,
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Membership in the company of the redeemed
Then one of the elders addressed me and said, "Who are these people dressed in white robes, and where do they come from?" I said to him, "You know, my lord." He said to me, "They are the people who come through the great persecution, who have washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Sufficiency of divine grace
and he said to me, "My favor is enough for you, for only where there is weakness is perfect strength developed." So I am perfectly willing to boast of all my weakness, so that the strength of Christ may shelter me.
Afflictions » God does not willingly send
Afflictions » Man is born to
Afflictions » God determines the continuance of
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Dear friends, do not be surprised that a test of fire is being applied to you, as though a strange thing were happening to you, but be glad that you are in a measure sharing the sufferings of the Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may be triumphantly happy.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Final deliverance from sorrow and pain
and he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no death any longer, nor any grief or crying or pain. The old order has passed away."
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Dear friends, do not be surprised that a test of fire is being applied to you, as though a strange thing were happening to you, but be glad that you are in a measure sharing the sufferings of the Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may be triumphantly happy.
Afflictions » Consequent upon the fall
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Deliverance
Afflictions » Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Eli
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » moses
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Loss of property
For you showed sympathy with those who were in prison, and you put up with it cheerfully when your property was taken from you, for you knew that you had in yourselves a greater possession that was lasting.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Elijah
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Comfort of God's presence
Afflictions » Promises concerning » An eternal home
"Your minds must not be troubled; you must believe in God, and believe in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house; if there were not, I would have told you, for I am going away to make ready a place for you.
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The inward life tried
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » The disciples
And he said to them, "What is all this that you are discussing with each other on your way?" They stopped sadly,
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Joshua
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
So as he would not yield, we gave up urging him, and said, "The Lord's will be done!"
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Brighter days
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The test of the storm
He is like a man who was building a house, who dug deep and laid his foundation upon the rock, and when there was a flood the torrent burst upon that house and could not shake it, because it was well built.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Persecution
So they went out from before the council, glad that they had been thought worthy to bear disgrace for the sake of Jesus,
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Promises to the afflicted
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Job
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Jesus, in gethsemane
and he said, "Abba!" that is, Father, "anything is possible for you! Take this cup away from me! Yet not what I please but what you do!"
Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which the Father has offered me?"
And he went on a little way, and threw himself on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass by me. Yet not as I please but as you do!"
and said, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me. But not my will but yours be done!"
Afflictions » Always less than deserved
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Against his house were foretold
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Paul and silas in prison
After beating them severely, they put them in jail, and gave the jailer orders to keep close watch of them. He, having had such strict orders, put them into the inner cell, and fastened their feet in the stocks. But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Aaron, at the death of nadab and abihu
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » David, at the death of his child
Fasting » Afflictions
Topics on Afflictions
Afflictions As Blessings In Disguise
2 Corinthians 4:17For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
Afflictions Of Ministers
1 Corinthians 4:11To this day we have gone hungry, thirsty, and ill-clad; we have had rough usage, we have had no home,
Afflictions Of The Wicked
Revelation 18:10They will stand a long way off for fear of her torture and say, 'Alas! Alas for the great city, for Babylon the mighty city, for in a single hour your judgment has overtaken you!'
Afflictions Terminating In Good
Romans 8:28We know that in everything God works with those who love him, whom he has called in accordance with his purpose, to bring about what is good.
Afflictions, Benefits Of
John 9:1-3As he passed along, he saw a man who had been blind from his birth.
Afflictions, Consolation During
Romans 15:5May God, from whom steadfastness and encouragement come, give you such harmony with one another, in following the example of Christ Jesus,
Afflictions, In Christian Living
Mark 4:17but it takes no real root in them and they last only a little while; then when trouble or persecution comes because of the message they give it up at once.
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13If any one of you is in trouble, he should pray. If any one is in good spirits, he should sing a hymn.
Afflictions, Purpose Of
2 Corinthians 4:17For this slight, momentary trouble is piling up for me an eternal blessedness beyond all comparison,
Afflictions, Temporary
John 16:20I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world will be happy; you will grieve, but your grief will change to happiness.
Beneficial Afflictions For Faith
Hebrews 11:17Faith enabled Abraham, when he was put to the test, to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had accepted God's promises was ready to sacrifice his only son,
Beneficial Afflictions For Humility
2 Corinthians 12:7So to keep me from being too much elated a bitter physical affliction was sent to me, a very messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too much elated.
God Appointed Afflictions
1 Thessalonians 3:3and encourage you not to be led astray, any of you, in all these troubles. You know yourselves that this is what we must expect,
How Sin Comes With Afflictions
Acts 13:10-11and said, "You monster of underhandedness and cunning! You son of the devil! You enemy of all that is right! Will you never stop trying to make the Lord's straight paths crooked?
Severe Afflictions
2 Corinthians 8:2for in spite of a severe ordeal of trouble, their extraordinary gladness, combined with their extreme poverty, has overflowed in a wealth of generosity.
Sin Producing Afflictions
2 Corinthians 7:10For the pain that God approves results in a repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets; but the world's pain results in death.
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- Afflictions, Benefits Of
- Afflictions, In Christian Living
- Afflictions, Purpose Of
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
- Distress
- Encouraging Others
- Evangelism
- Exercise
- Family Problems
- Getting Through Hard Times
- God Paid Attention To Them
- Hardship
- Hope Kjv
- Hope, Results Of
- Identity In Christ
- Joy, Of The Church
- Life Struggles
- Overcoming Hard Times
- Participation, In Christ
- Patience
- Patience In Hard Times
- Persecution
- Persecution, Attitudes To
- Persistence
- Poverty, Causes Of
- Promises To The Afflicted
- Rejoicing In Trial
- Rejoicing In Tribulation
- Relationship Troubles
- Satan
- Short Time Till The End
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