73 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,
For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,
He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.
For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering--
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings,
For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me.
From Thematic Bible
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
For Christ's sake » Suffering
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Suffering » For Christ
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, read more.
and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;
"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: 'The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. "'I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, read more.
and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things.
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Suffering » Vicarious
For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Rise up early in the morning and present yourself before Pharaoh and say to him, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, "Let my people go, that they may serve me. For this time I will send all my plagues on you yourself, and on your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is none like me in all the earth. For by now I could have put out my hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, and you would have been cut off from the earth. read more.
But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring. This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering--
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope read more.
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Suffering » Instance of » Goliath for the philistines
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Topics on Suffering
Body Of Christ, Physical Suffering
Matthew 27:26Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
Children Suffering
Ezekiel 18:2"What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, 'The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
God, Suffering Of
Genesis 6:6And the LORD was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart.
I Am Suffering
Jeremiah 45:3You said, 'Woe is me! For the LORD has added sorrow to my pain. I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest.'
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it.
Suffering From Foreigners
Ezekiel 11:9And I will bring you out of the midst of it, and give you into the hands of foreigners, and execute judgments upon you.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
Suffering, Causes Of
Genesis 3:14-19The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life.
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
Psalm 119:53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.
Suffering, Encouragements In
Psalm 103:13As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
Suffering, Hardship
Proverbs 10:15A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
Suffering, Nature Of
Genesis 2:17but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26And he said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
Suffering, Of The Innocent
Habakkuk 1:13You who are of purer eyes than to see evil and cannot look at wrong, why do you idly look at traitors and remain silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11"Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
The Ungodly Suffering
Psalm 32:10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.
Weather Causing Sufferings
Proverbs 25:20Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.
Young People Suffering
Psalm 34:10The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Related Topics
- Afflictions
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
- Comforting
- Conformity
- Encouraging Others
- Endurance
- Getting Through Hard Times
- Glory
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Hardship
- Hope In Hard Times
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