47 Bible Verses about Everything Happening For A Reason

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

For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:

Whatever exists now has already been, and whatever will be has already been; for God will seek to do again what has occurred in the past.

For this reason I tell you, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

I also thought to myself, "It is for the sake of people, so God can clearly show them that they are like animals.

in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come.

In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds.

Now this happened to fulfill the word that is written in their law, 'They hated me without reason.'

I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel:

For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.

For nothing is hidden except to be revealed, and nothing concealed except to be brought to light.

For the fate of humans and the fate of animals are the same: As one dies, so dies the other; both have the same breath. There is no advantage for humans over animals, for both are fleeting.

then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.

So I reflected on all this, attempting to clear it all up. I concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hand of God; whether a person will be loved or hated -- no one knows what lies ahead.

What exists now is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing truly new on earth.

For if such things are done when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.

(Mem) Whose command was ever fulfilled unless the Lord decreed it?

who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,'

Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."

The Lord who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

I have experienced help from God to this day, and so I stand testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what the prophets and Moses said was going to happen:

For this reason the sovereign master, the Lord, says: "It will not take place; it will not happen.

For I, the Lord, will speak. Whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will not be delayed any longer. Indeed in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and accomplish it, declares the sovereign Lord.'"

The Lord works everything for its own ends -- even the wicked for the day of disaster.

There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

I announced them to you beforehand; before they happened, I predicted them for you, so you could never say, 'My image did these things, my idol, my cast image, decreed them.'

toward the administration of the fullness of the times, to head up all things in Christ -- the things in heaven and the things on earth.

Surely no one knows the future, and no one can tell another person what will happen.

Ezekiel will be an object lesson for you; you will do all that he has done. When it happens, then you will know that I am the sovereign Lord.'

For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.

But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Remember what I accomplished in antiquity! Truly I am God, I have no peer; I am God, and there is none like me,

If I have told you people about earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?

These things happened as examples for us, so that we will not crave evil things as they did.

I sent word back to him, "We are not engaged in these activities you are describing. All of this is a figment of your imagination."

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Make sure that you are not alarmed, for this must happen, but the end is still to come.

The dream was repeated to Pharaoh because the matter has been decreed by God, and God will make it happen soon.

Predict how future events will turn out, so we might know you are gods. Yes, do something good or bad, so we might be frightened and in awe.

Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told.

Whether it is for punishment for his land, or whether it is for mercy, he causes it to find its mark.

And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place."

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,