12 Bible Verses about Getting Through Hard Times

But you should know this: There will be terrible times in the last days [of the Christian age].

Who [i.e., what] can separate us from Christ's love [for us]? [i.e., what unfortunate circumstance of life might suggest that Christ does not love us?] Would [it be] trouble? Or distress? Or persecution? Or inadequate food? Or inadequate clothing? Or danger? Or [even] death?

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any [kind of] trouble, through the comfort we ourselves have received from Him.

and endurance [produces God's] approval; and [His] approval [produces] hope.

But if you should marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin girl marries, she has not sinned. Yet those individuals [who do marry] will have troubles in this life, and I want to spare you of that.

Is there anyone among you who is suffering? [If so], he should pray. Is anyone happy? [Then] he should sing a psalm.

Because of this you can be very joyous, even though it is necessary for you to have suffered many trials for a little while.

Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!

But remember the earlier days when, after you were enlightened [to the truth], you endured a difficult struggle by having to suffer [much].

I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world."

Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.

There will be great trouble [during these times], such as had never been from the beginning of time up to the present, or ever will be [in the days to come].