73 Bible Verses about Suffering
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Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body -- for the sake of his body, the church -- what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.
For it is better to suffer for doing good, if God wills it, than for doing evil.
Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.
For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.
If one member suffers, everyone suffers with it. If a member is honored, all rejoice with it.
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned!
And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises.
So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.
Have you suffered so many things for nothing? -- if indeed it was for nothing.
My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,
Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God's grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone.
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.
He was despised and rejected by people, one who experienced pain and was acquainted with illness; people hid their faces from him; he was despised, and we considered him insignificant.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will not exist any more -- or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the former things have ceased to exist."
Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.
They probed into what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he testified beforehand about the sufferings appointed for Christ and his subsequent glory.
For it was fitting for him, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) -- if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.
This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.
Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage -- I have conquered the world."
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
But he lifted up our illnesses, he carried our pain; even though we thought he was being punished, attacked by God, and afflicted for something he had done.
But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.
For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.
For it is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
except that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me.
From Thematic Bible
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
So too a Levite, when he came up 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 and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord's name.
And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body -- for the sake of his body, the church -- what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God's children. read more.
And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) -- if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you.
So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory. This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him. If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.
"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who is the first and the last, the one who was dead, but came to life: I know the distress you are suffering and your poverty (but you are rich). I also know the slander against you by those who call themselves Jews and really are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution
Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people. We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored! To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads. read more.
We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure, when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world's dirt and scum, even now.
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour. Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering. And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who 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 -- cut off from Christ -- for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,
No one has greater love than this -- that one lays down his life for his friends.
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians.
The Lord said to Moses, "Get up early in the morning, stand before Pharaoh, and tell him, 'Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews: "Release my people so that they may serve me! For this time I will send all my plagues on your very self and on your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is no one like me in all the earth. For by now I could have stretched out my hand and struck you and your people with plague, and you would have been destroyed from the earth. read more.
But for this purpose I have caused you to stand: to show you my strength, and so that my name may be declared in all the earth.
Suffering » Suffering for jesus Christ
For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater. As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring. This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.
Suffering » Walking with longsuffering
I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Suffering » The sufferings of this present time
For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us. For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility -- not willingly but because of God who subjected it -- in hope read more.
that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of decay into the glorious freedom of God's children. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers together until now. Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, 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 Barabbas for them. But after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.
Children Suffering
Ezekiel 18:2"What do you mean by quoting this proverb concerning the land of Israel, "'The fathers eat sour grapes And the children's teeth become numb?'
Cup Of Suffering
Matthew 26:39Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will."
God, Suffering Of
Genesis 6:6The Lord regretted that he had made humankind on the earth, and he was highly offended.
I Am Suffering
Jeremiah 45:3You have said, "I feel so hopeless! For the Lord has added sorrow to my suffering. I am worn out from groaning. I can't find any rest."'"
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord's name.
Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
Suffering For The Gospel
Mark 8:35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it.
Suffering From Foreigners
Ezekiel 11:9But I will take you out of the city. And I will hand you over to foreigners. I will execute judgments on you.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.
Suffering, Causes Of
Genesis 3:14-19The Lord God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, cursed are you above all the wild beasts and all the living creatures of the field! On your belly you will crawl and dust you will eat all the days of your life.
Suffering, Emotional Aspects Of
Psalm 119:53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.
Suffering, Encouragements In
Psalm 103:13As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.
Suffering, Hardship
Proverbs 10:15The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.
Suffering, Nature Of
Genesis 2:17but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will surely die."
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26So he said to them, "You foolish people -- how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
Suffering, Of The Innocent
Habakkuk 1:13You are too just to tolerate evil; you are unable to condone wrongdoing. So why do you put up with such treacherous people? Why do you say nothing when the wicked devour those more righteous than they are?
Sufferings Rewarded
Matthew 5:11"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.
The Ungodly Suffering
Psalm 32:10An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.
Weather Causing Sufferings
Proverbs 25:20Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Young People Suffering
Psalm 34:10Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, 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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