21 Bible Verses about Trials
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
For we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about the suffering we experienced in Asia. We were so crushed beyond our ability to endure that we even despaired of living. In fact, we felt that we had received a death sentence so we would not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has rescued us from a terrible death, and he will continue to rescue us. Yes, he is the one on whom we have set our hope, and he will rescue us again,
To keep me from becoming conceited because of the exceptional nature of these revelations, a thorn was given to me and placed in my body. It was Satan's messenger to keep on tormenting me so that I would not become conceited. I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me, but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah's power may rest on me. read more.
That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for the Messiah's sake, for when I am weak, then I am strong.
No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.
"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! "How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me! Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! That's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you."
he will sit refining and purifying silver, purifying the descendants of Levi, refining them like gold and silver. Then they'll bring a righteous offering to the LORD.
You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while, so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him. And even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, read more.
because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
For you, God, tested us, to purify us like fine silver. You have led us into a trap and set burdens on our backs. You caused men to ride over us. You brought us through fire and water, but you led us to abundance.
Look, I have refined you, but not like silver; I have purified you in the furnace of affliction.
Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.read more.
Of course, none of you should suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker. But if you suffer for being a Christian, do not feel ashamed, but glorify God with that name.
but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."
You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while,
Sometime later, God tested Abraham. He called out to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered.
We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia. In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.
and send Timothy, our brother who works with us for God in the gospel of the Messiah, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for which you are aware that we were destined. In fact, when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to suffer persecution. And as you know, that is what happened.
As a result, we rejoice about you among God's churches about your endurance and faith through all the persecutions and afflictions you are experiencing.
How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.
Because you have obeyed my command to endure, I will keep you from the hour of testing that is coming to the whole world to test those living on the earth.
The LORD asked Satan, "Where have you come from?" In response, Satan answered the LORD, "From wandering all over the earth and walking back and forth throughout it." Then the LORD asked Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth. The man is blameless as well as upright. He fears God and keeps away from evil." But in response, Satan asked the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? read more.
Haven't you surrounded him with a fence on all sides, around his house, and around all that he owns? You have blessed everything he puts his hands on and you have increased his livestock in the land. However, stretch out your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face." Then the LORD told Satan, "Very well then, everything he owns is under your control, only you may not extend your hand against him." So Satan left the LORD's presence.
From Thematic Bible
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an everlasting weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,
Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold.
"Has anyone ever really told God, "I've endured, and I won't act corruptly anymore.
Trials » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Be convinced in your heart that as a father disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction, because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in.
You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him.
Now, while we are being judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so we won't be condemned along with the world.
Trials » Sometimes prolonged
And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait?
LORD, how long will you just watch? Rescue me from their destruction, my precious life from these young lions.
LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, when will your smoldering anger toward your people's prayers cease?
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"
strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."
Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
"I know your suffering and your poverty though you are rich and the slander committed by those who claim to be Jews but are not. They are the synagogue of Satan.
Trials » The refining influence of
Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold.
And I will bring that surviving third through, testing them as if through fire, purifying them like silver, assaying them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, "This is my people,' and they will say, "The LORD is my God.'"
When I turn my attention to you, I'll refine your dross as in a furnace. I'll remove all your alloy.
Look, I have refined you, but not like silver; I have purified you in the furnace of affliction.
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
To keep me from becoming conceited because of the exceptional nature of these revelations, a thorn was given to me and placed in my body. It was Satan's messenger to keep on tormenting me so that I would not become conceited.
So I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died that evening. The next morning, I did as I had been commanded.
We are hungry, thirsty, dressed in rags, brutally treated, and homeless, right up to the present.
in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger;
Are they the Messiah's servants? I am insane to talk like this, but I am a far better one! I have been involved in far greater efforts, far more imprisonments, countless beatings, and have faced death more than once.
Trials » From God
Be convinced in your heart that as a father disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
But Naomi replied, "Don't call me "Naomi'! Call me "Mara'! That's because the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.
"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!
"He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target.
Trials » True believers do not faint under
You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him.
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown to us, we do not get discouraged.
That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are being renewed each and every day.
Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.
Trials » General references to
In all their distress he wasn't distressed, but the angel of his presence saved them; in his acts of love and in his acts of pity he redeemed them; he carried them and lifted them up all the days of old.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us.
The LORD said, "I have certainly seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and I have heard their cry caused by their slave masters. I really do understand their pain,
Trials » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
You fed them tears as their food, and caused them to drink a full measure of tears.
Jesus told Peter, "Put your sword back into its sheath. Shouldn't I drink the cup that the Father has given me?"
Going on a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not what I want but what you want."
Therefore God's people return there and drink it all in like water until they're satiated.
Jesus replied, "You don't realize what you're asking. Can you drink from the cup that I'm going to drink from?" They told him, "We can."
Trials » Waters of affliction
Deep waters call out to what is deeper still; at the roar of your waterfalls all your breakers and your waves swirled over me.
Then the flood waters would have overwhelmed us, the torrent would have flooded over us;
And although the LORD gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers won't hide themselves anymore, but your own eyes will see your teachers.
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