73 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that you suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it.
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
In which I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
But the God of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have suffered a while, restore, establish, strengthen, settle you.
For what glory is it, if, when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? but if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is commendable with God.
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Since therefore Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;
Yet if any man suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
For this is commendable, if a man for conscience toward God endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
For even to this were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:
In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold trials:
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them who suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when he testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
For it befitted him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, so that we may be also glorified together.
But if you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and, Be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Therefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
But Jesus said, Allow little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
For you put up with fools gladly, seeing you yourselves are wise.
Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great fight with afflictions;
For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help them that are tempted.
Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them who are in any trouble, by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted of God.
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
Except that the Holy Spirit witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.
From Thematic Bible
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Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
For Christ's sake » Suffering
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Suffering » For Christ
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
But the God of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have suffered a while, restore, establish, strengthen, settle you.
But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: read more.
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, so that we may be also glorified together.
Since therefore Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds by Christ.
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things says the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive; I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear none of those things which you will suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
For I think that God has set forth us the apostles last, as appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and 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 honorable, but we are despised. Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; read more.
And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it: Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the trash of all things unto this day.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have suffered a while, restore, establish, strengthen, settle you.
Suffering » Vicarious
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
For even to this were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:
By this perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus says the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. For I will at this time send all my plagues upon your heart, and upon your servants, and upon your people; that you may know that there is none like me in all the earth. For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite you and your people with pestilence; and you shall be cut off from the earth. read more.
And indeed for this very cause have I raised you up, to show in you my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Since therefore Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds; So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure: Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation waits for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creation was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who has subjected the same in hope, read more.
Because the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, that is, the redemption of our body.
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 released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Children Suffering
Ezekiel 18:2What mean you, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O 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 did say, Woe is me now! for the LORD has added grief to my sorrow; I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest.
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
Suffering From Foreigners
Ezekiel 11:9And I will bring you out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, and will execute judgments among you.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19Therefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Suffering, Causes Of
Genesis 3:14-19And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because you have done this, you are cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon your belly shall you go, and dust shall you eat all the days of your life:
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
Psalm 119:53Horror has taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake your law.
Suffering, Encouragements In
Psalm 103:13Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.
Suffering, Hardship
Proverbs 10:15The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the ruin of the poor is their poverty.
Suffering, Nature Of
Genesis 2:17But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die.
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26Then he said unto them, O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
Suffering, Of The Innocent
Habakkuk 1:13You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and can not look on iniquity: why do you look upon them that deal treacherously, and hold your tongue when the wicked devours the man that is more righteous than he?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
The Ungodly Suffering
Psalm 32:10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.
Weather Causing Sufferings
Proverbs 25:20As he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, so is he that sings songs to a heavy heart.
Young People Suffering
Psalm 34:10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.
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- Afflictions
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- Conformity
- Encouraging Others
- Endurance
- Getting Through Hard Times
- Glory
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Hardship
- Hope In Hard Times