26 Bible Verses about Hard Times

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear].

They will not be ashamed in the time of evil,
And in the days of famine they will have plenty and be satisfied.

“Did I not weep for one whose life was hard and filled with trouble?
Was not my heart grieved for the needy?

“But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker,
Who gives songs [of rejoicing] in the night,

In the day of prosperity be joyful,
But in the day of adversity consider that
God has made the one as well as the other,
So that man will not find out anything that will be after him.

and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].

For man also does not know his time [of death]; like fish caught in a treacherous net, and birds caught in the snare, so the sons of men are ensnared in an evil time when a dark cloud suddenly falls on them.

A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

But if you do marry, you have not sinned [in doing so]; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned [in doing so]. Yet those [who marry] will have troubles (special challenges) in this life, and I am trying to spare you that.

who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Though the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of oppression, yet your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will [constantly] see your Teacher.

This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].

When you hear of wars and disturbances [civil unrest, revolts, uprisings], do not panic; for these things must take place first, but the end will not come immediately.”

If you are slack (careless) in the day of distress,
Your strength is limited.

The Lord is good,
A strength and stronghold in the day of trouble;
He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.

But remember the earlier days, when, after being [spiritually] enlightened, you [patiently] endured a great conflict of sufferings,

Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace].