34 Bible Verses about Afflictions
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For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Who comforteth us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort them who are in any affliction, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh that which is behind of the sufferings of Christ for his body, which is the church:
But watch thou in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Whom resist, stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Save that the Holy Ghost testifieth to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.
Therefore be not thou ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God, Who hath saved and called us with an holy calling,
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God, to recompence affliction to them that afflict you.
I know thy affliction and poverty, (but thou art rich) and the reviling of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan.
That no one might be moved by these afflictions; for ye know that we are appointed hereto.
For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the trouble which befell us in Asia, that we were exceedingly pressed, above our strength, so that we despaired even of life.
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharoah king of Egypt, and he made him governor over Egypt, and all his house.
From Thematic Bible
Afflictions » The afflicted
Afflictions » The lord not afflicting
Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men; for they will deliver you to the councils, and scourge you in their synagogues. And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the heathens.
All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you to be afflicted, and shall kill you; and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and hate one another. read more.
And many false prophets shall rise and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory: While we aim not at the things that are seen, but the things that are not seen: for the things that are seen are temporal, but the things that are not seen are eternal.
Afflictions » What affliction is for
And whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effectual in the patient enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer.
Afflictions » The servant of the lord being afflicted
Afflictions » Enduring afflictions
But watch thou in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Afflictions » Who is afflicted
Afflictions » The afflictions of the righteous
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
And yet ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh to you as to sons, My son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.
But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Deliverance from, promised to believers
Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust, that he will still deliver:
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
And lest I should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be lifted up.
Even to this present hour, we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain abode, And labour, working with our own hands:
in necessities, in distresses, In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I more: in labours more abundantly, in stripes more exceedingly, in prisons more abundantly, in deaths often.
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
And lest I should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be lifted up.
Even to this present hour, we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain abode, And labour, working with our own hands:
in necessities, in distresses, In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I more: in labours more abundantly, in stripes more exceedingly, in prisons more abundantly, in deaths often.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » From God
Afflictions » From God
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
And yet ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh to you as to sons, My son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.
Therefore having this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not: But have renounced the hidden things of shame,
Therefore we faint not, but even though the outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
But let us not be weary of well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Wherefore I intreat you not to faint at my afflictions for you, which is your glory.
Afflictions » General references to
For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Afflictions » Tempered with mercy
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
For whom the Lord loveth, he chastneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastning, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he, whom his father chastneth not?
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Waters of affliction
Afflictions » Often severe
And he said to me, These are they who come out of great affliction, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Sin visited with
and fixing his eyes upon him, said, O full of all guile and all mischief, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? And now behold the hand of the Lord is upon thee; and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately a mist and darkness fell upon him, and going about, he sought some to lead him.
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 shall they deliver you to be afflicted, and shall kill you; and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
But all these things will they do to you, for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Persecutions, afflictions, which befel me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured; but the Lord delivered me out of all. Yea and all that are resolved to live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Famine
Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy; for behold your reward is great in heaven; for in like manner did their fathers to 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
As sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh that which is behind of the sufferings of Christ for his body, which is the church:
Afflictions » Sin produces
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
And we know, that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
Afflictions » God appoints
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The final test
for the day shall declare it: for it is revealed by fire; yea the fire shall try every one's work, of what sort it is.
Happy is the man that endureth temptation: for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that 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
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee: take away this cup from me: yet not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Then said Jesus to Peter, Put up the sword into its scabbard. The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Afflictions » Saints are to expect
I have spoken these things to you, that ye may have peace in me. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but take courage: I have overcome the world.
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith; and that we must through many tribulations enter into the kingdom of God.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Job
Afflictions » Saints have joy under
Behold, we count them happy that have endured. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord: for the Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy.
Afflictions » Saints appointed to
That no one might be moved by these afflictions; for ye know that we are appointed hereto.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Membership in the company of the redeemed
And one of the elders answered, saying to me, Who are these that are cloathed in white robes? and whence are they come? And I said to him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they who come out of great affliction, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Sufficiency of divine grace
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may rest upon 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
Beloved, wonder not at the burning which is among you, which is for your trial, as if some strange thing befell you: But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Final deliverance from sorrow and pain
And he shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall sorrow, or crying, or pain, be any more; because the former things are gone away.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Beloved, wonder not at the burning which is among you, which is for your trial, as if some strange thing befell you: But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may likewise rejoice with exceeding great joy.
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 ye sympathized with my bonds, and received with joy the spoiling of your goods, knowing that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Elijah
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Comfort of God's presence
Afflictions » Promises concerning » An eternal home
Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God: believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if not, I would have told you.
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The inward life tried
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » The disciples
And he said to them, What discourses are these that ye have one with another, and are sad?
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Joshua
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Brighter days
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The test of the storm
He is like a man, who built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream broke vehemently upon that house, but could not shake it; for it was founded on a rock.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Persecution
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
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, Father, all things are possible to thee: take away this cup from me: yet not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Then said Jesus to Peter, Put up the sword into its scabbard. The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
And going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou wilt.
and kneeling down, he prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine 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
And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: Who having received such a charge, threw them into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks. But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard 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 our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Afflictions Of Ministers
1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this present hour, we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain abode, And labour, working with our own hands:
Afflictions Of The Wicked
Revelation 18:10Standing afar off for fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas! Thou great city Babylon, thou strong city! In one hour is thy judgment come.
Afflictions Terminating In Good
Romans 8:28And we know, that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
Afflictions, Benefits Of
John 9:1-3And as he passed on, he saw a man who had been blind from his birth.
Afflictions, Consolation During
Romans 15:5Now the God of patience and consolation give you to think the same thing, according to Christ Jesus,
Afflictions, In Christian Living
Mark 4:17afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth because of the word, they are presently offended.
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any chearful? let him sing psalms.
Afflictions, Purpose Of
2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
Afflictions, Temporary
John 16:20Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye will weep and lament; but the world will rejoice: ye will be sorrowful; but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Beneficial Afflictions For Faith
Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac, and he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten son:
Beneficial Afflictions For Humility
2 Corinthians 12:7And lest I should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be lifted up.
God Appointed Afflictions
1 Thessalonians 3:3That no one might be moved by these afflictions; for ye know that we are appointed hereto.
How Sin Comes With Afflictions
Acts 13:10-11and fixing his eyes upon him, said, O full of all guile and all mischief, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Severe Afflictions
2 Corinthians 8:2That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality:
Sin Producing Afflictions
2 Corinthians 7:10For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation not to be repented of, whereas the sorrow of the world worketh death.
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- Afflictions, Benefits Of
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- 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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