35 Bible Verses about trails

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;

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."

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

The Lord, therefore, knows how to deliver the pious from temptation, and to keep the wicked, who are even now suffering punishment, in readiness for 'the Day of Judgment'--

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.

And let endurance do its work perfectly, so that you may be altogether perfect, and in no respect deficient.

My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,

Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

Stand firm against him, strong in your faith; knowing, as you do, that the very sufferings which you are undergoing are being endured to the full by your Brotherhood throughout the world.

The fact that he himself suffered under temptation enables him to help those who are tempted.

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

Because you kept in mind the story of my endurance, I will keep you in the hour of trial that is about to come upon the whole world, the hour that will test all who are living upon earth.

No temptation has come upon you that is not common to all mankind. God will not fail you, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength; but, when he sends the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, so that you may have strength to endure.

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.

You are the men who have stood by me in my trials;

So that none of you should be shaken by the troubles through which you are passing. You yourselves know that we are destined to meet with such things.

And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

Serving the Lord, as I did, in all humility, amid the tears and trials which fell to my lot through the plots of the Jews.

Others had to face taunts and blows, and even chains and imprisonment.

Let no one say, when he is tempted, "It is God who is tempting me!" For God, who cannot be tempted to do wrong, does not himself tempt any one.

And, not to speak of other things, there is my daily burden of anxiety about all the Churches.

But Paul's answer to them was: "They have flogged us in public without trial, though we are Roman citizens, and they have put us in prison, and now they are for sending us out secretly! No, indeed! Let them come and take us out themselves."

How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity.

For the rich man will pass away 'like the flower of the grass.'

Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.

I do not count the sufferings of our present life worthy of mention when compared with the Glory that is to be revealed and bestowed upon us.

And as for what must have tried you in my condition, it did not inspire you with scorn or disgust, but you welcomed me as if I had been an angel of God--or Christ Jesus himself!

Whenever they betray you, do not be anxious as to how you shall speak or what you shall say, for what you shall say will be given you at the moment;

Brothers, I want you to realize that what has happened to me has actually served to forward the Good News.

It is for your discipline that you have to endure all this. God is dealing with you as his Children. For where is there a child whom his father does not discipline?

Just when Herod was intending to bring him before the people, on that very night Peter was asleep between two soldiers, chained to them both, while there were sentries in front of the door, guarding the prison.

By the seed which fell upon the rock are meant those who, as soon as they hear the Message, welcome it joyfully; but they have no root, and believe it only for a time, and, when the time of temptation comes, they draw back.

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?