16 Bible Verses about Overcoming Adversity

I have told you all this, so that through me you may find peace. In the world you have trouble; but take courage! I have conquered the world."

Resist him and be strong in the faith, for you know that your brotherhood all over the world is having the same experience of suffering.

reassuring the disciples and encouraging them to stand by the faith and reminding them that we have to undergo many hardships to get into the Kingdom of God.

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will be given the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

You must submit to it as discipline. God is dealing with you as his sons. For where is there a son whom his father does not discipline?

So you must take God's armor, so that when the evil day comes you will be able to make a stand, and when it is all over to hold your ground.

Rejoice over this, although just now perhaps distressed by various trials;

Never for a moment falter before your opponents, for your fearlessness will be a sure sign for them of their coming destruction, but to you it will be an omen, from God himself, of your deliverance.

They have conquered him because of the Lamb's blood, and the message to which they bore testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death.

for you know that the testing of your faith leads to steadfastness,

It is no superhuman temptation that you have had. And God can be depended on, not to let you be tried beyond your strength, but when temptation comes, to give you a way out of it, so that you can withstand it.

Use every kind of prayer and entreaty, and at every opportunity pray in the Spirit. Be on the alert about it; devote yourselves constantly to prayer for all God's people

But if a man is caught doing something wrong, brothers, you are spiritual, and you must set him right, in a spirit of gentleness. Think of yourself, for you may be tempted too.

when you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow! You are just a mist, which appears for a little while and then disappears.

Alas for the world for such hindrances! They have to come, but alas for the man who causes them!

And Abraham said, 'My child, remember that you received your blessings in your lifetime, and Lazarus had his misfortunes in his; and now he is being comforted here, while you are in anguish.