47 Bible Verses about Everything Happening For A Reason

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

For everything there is a season. There is a time for every purpose under the sun.

That which is has already been and that which is to be has already been. God seeks what has passed by.

I tell you, believe that you receive what you pray for and you shall have it.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. All things are uncovered and laid bare before him. We must account to him. (Romans 2:16; 14:12)

I said in my heart concerning the condition of the sons of men, God tested them that they might see that they are like animals.

In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

These things happened for examples, and they are written for our instruction, upon whom the end of the ages has come.

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God made one as well as the other, to the end that man should find nothing that comes after him.

This took place that the word written in the Law may be fulfilled: They hated me without a cause.

I would have you know, brothers that the things that happened to me turned out for the greater progress of the good news.

All things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

There is nothing hidden unless it should be made known. Nothing is made secret that should come to light.

What happens to the sons of men also happens to animals. As the one dies so the other dies. Yes, they all have one breath so that a man has no advantage over animals. For all is vanity.

I saw all the work of God. A man cannot discover the work that is done under the sun. Though a man labor to seek it out, yet he will not find it. Though a wise man thinks to know it, yet he will not be able to find it.

I considered all this in my heart and declared that the righteous and their works are in the hand of God. No man knows if love or hatred awaits him in the future.

That which has been is that which will be. That which has been done is that which will be done. There is nothing new under the sun!

If they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

This is because to every purpose there is time and judgment. Even so man's misery is great.

All things were made through him and without him not one thing was made.

Who is able to say something should occur if Jehovah has not ordered it.

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'

He said: These are my words that I spoke to you, while I was yet with you. All things must be fulfilled. They are things that are written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me.

Jehovah of Hosts has sworn an oath: What I have intended (devised) will happen. What I have determined to do will be done.

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and evidence of things not seen.

Having obtained help from God, I continue to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those that the prophets and Moses said should come.

This is what the Lord Jehovah says: It will not take place! It will not happen!

I Jehovah will speak. Everything that I say will happen without any more delay. I will say something, and it will happen during your rebellious lifetime, declares the Almighty God Jehovah.

Jehovah made all things for himself even the wicked one for the evil day.

Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.

I predicted your future long ago. I announced events before they took place, to keep you from claiming that your idols and images made them happen.

It was for an administration at the appointed time. This administration is to gather up all things in Christ, the things in heaven, and the things upon the earth. Yes in him!

For he does not know what will be and who can tell him how and when it will be?

'So Ezekiel will be a sign to you. You will do according to all that he has done. Then you will know that I am the Lord Jehovah.''

The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.

Be on the watch all the time. Pray for the strength to escape all these things in order to stand before the Son of man.

Remember the former things, the things of long ago. I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me.

If I told you earthly things and you did not have faith, how will you have faith if I tell you heavenly things?

Now these things were examples for us. They teach us not to lust after evil things like they did.

I responded to him, saying: No such things as you say are being done. They are only a fiction you have made up yourself.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Do not be troubled, for this must happen, but the end is not yet.

The reason Pharaoh has had a recurring dream is because the matter has been definitely decided by God. He will do it very soon.

Tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods. Do something, whether good or bad, so that we will be shocked and filled with fear.

Be of good cheer. I believe God. It will happen just as he spoke to me.

He causes it to happen for correction, for his land and for his loving kindness.

You will be without voice or language till the day when these things happen. Your lack of faith in what I say has caused this.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.