12 Bible Verses about Getting Through Hard Times

Be sure of this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

Who is there to separate us from the love of the Christ? Will trouble, or difficulty, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword?

Who consoles us in all our troubles, so that we may be able to console those who are in any trouble with the consolation that we ourselves receive from him.

For we know that trouble develops endurance, and endurance strength of character, and strength of character hope,

still, if you should marry, that is not wrong; nor, if a young woman marries, is that wrong. But those who marry will have much trouble to bear, and my wish is to spare you.

If any of you is in trouble, let him pray; if any one is happy, let him sing hymns.

At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;

All joy be yours at all times in your union with the Lord. Again I repeat--All joy be yours.

Call to mind those early days in which, after you had received the Light, you patiently underwent a long and painful conflict.

I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."

Rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;

for that will be 'a time of great distress, the like of which has not occurred from the beginning of the world down to the present time'--no, nor ever will again.