'Trouble' in the Bible

And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave me whatever was needed; and in everything I kept myself from being a trouble to you, and I will go on doing so.

even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me -- so that I would not become arrogant.

but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.

For what is there in which you were made less than the other churches, but in the one thing that I was not a trouble to you? Let me have forgiveness for this wrong.

This is now the third time that I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a trouble to you: my desire is for you, not for your property: for it is not the children's business to make store for their fathers, but the fathers for the children.

But let it be so, that I was not a trouble to you myself; but (someone may say) being false, I took you with deceit.

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

And you did not have a poor opinion of me because of the trouble in my flesh, or put shame on it; but you took me to your hearts as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment.

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a protection for you.

Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.

For I give witness of him that he has undergone much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

And you took us and the Lord as your example, after the word had come to you in much trouble, with joy in the Holy Spirit;

For you have the memory, my brothers, of our trouble and care; how, working night and day, so that we might not be a trouble to any of you, we gave you the good news of God.

And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.

For this cause, brothers, in all our trouble and grief we were comforted about you because of your faith;

Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:

Though I had said violent words against God, and done cruel acts, causing great trouble: but I was given mercy, because I did it without knowledge, not having faith;

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

And put away foolish and uncontrolled questionings, seeing that they are a cause of trouble.

For it is not right for the Lord's servant to make trouble, but he is to be gentle to all, ready in teaching, putting up with wrong,

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear].

But you took as your example my teaching, behaviour, purpose, and faith; my long waiting, my love, my quiet undergoing of trouble;

By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Keep in mind those who are in chains, as if you were chained with them, and those who are in trouble, as being yourselves in the body.

Do not be turned away by different strange teachings, because it is good for your hearts to be made strong by grace, and not by meats, which were of no profit to those who took so much trouble over them.

The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.

Take as an example of pain nobly undergone and of strength in trouble, the prophets who gave to men the words of the Lord.

Is anyone among you in trouble? let him say prayers. Is anyone glad? let him make a song of praise.

And, A stone of falling, a rock of trouble; the word is the cause of their fall, because they go against it, and this was the purpose of God.

These are the men who make trouble, ever desiring change, going after evil pleasures, using high-sounding words, respecting men's position in the hope of reward.

I, John, your brother, who have a part with you in the trouble and the kingdom and the quiet strength of Jesus, was in the island which is named Patmos, for the word of God and the witness of Jesus.

‘I know your deeds and your toil, and your patient endurance, and that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and have tested and critically appraised those who call themselves apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives, of Christ), and [in fact] are not, and have found them to be liars and impostors;

And you have the power of waiting, and have undergone trouble because of my name, without weariness.

‘I know your suffering and your poverty (but you are rich), and how you are blasphemed and slandered by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [they are Jews only by blood, and do not believe and truly honor the God whom they claim to worship].

Have no fear of the things which you will have to undergo: see, the Evil One will send some of you into prison, so that you may be put to the test; and you will have great trouble for ten days. Be true till death, and I will give you the crown of life.

I have knowledge of your works, and your love and faith and help and strength in trouble, and that your last works are more than the first.

See, I will put her into a bed, and those who make themselves unclean with her, into great trouble, if they go on with her works.

They will never again be hungry or thirsty, and never again will the sun or any scorching heat trouble them.

And there came to my ears the cry of an eagle in flight in the middle of heaven, saying with a great voice, Trouble, trouble, trouble, to all on the earth, because of the other voices of the horns of the three angels, whose sounding is still to come.

The first Trouble is past: see, there are still two Troubles to come.

And those [non-believers] who live on the earth will gloat over them and rejoice; and they will send gifts [in celebration] to one another, because these two prophets tormented and troubled those who live on the earth.

The second Trouble is past: see, the third Trouble comes quickly.

Be glad then, O heavens, and you who are in them. But there is trouble for the earth and the sea: because the Evil One has come down to you, being very angry, having the knowledge that he has but a short time.