Suffering Bible Verses

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

— Romans 8:18

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

— 2 Corinthians 4:17

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

— John 16:33

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed."

— 1 Peter 4:12-13

"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

— Romans 5:3-5

"and said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.""

— Job 1:21

"He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said."

— Job 2:10

"strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said."

— Acts 14:22

"It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees."

— Psalm 119:71

"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word."

— Psalm 119:67

"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."

— Hebrews 12:11

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

— James 1:2-4

"For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."

— 2 Corinthians 1:5

"For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him."

— Philippians 1:29

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."

— 1 Peter 2:21

"I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death."

— Philippians 3:10

"Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church."

— Colossians 1:24

"Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory."

— Romans 8:17

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

— 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

— Psalm 34:18

"He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted."

— Isaiah 53:3-4

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

— Psalm 147:3

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

— Matthew 11:28-30

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

— Psalm 23:4

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

— Psalm 46:1

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

— Isaiah 43:2

"Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me."

— Psalm 27:10

"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."

— Nahum 1:7

"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."

— Psalm 30:5

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

— Isaiah 41:10

"Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record?"

— Psalm 56:8

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

— Revelation 21:4

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

— 1 Peter 5:7

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

— Hebrews 4:15-16

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust."

— Psalm 103:13-14

"Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone."

— Lamentations 3:32-33

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

— Isaiah 53:5

""He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed.""

— 1 Peter 2:24

"Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted."

— Hebrews 2:18

"And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"

— Philippians 2:8

"He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth."

— Isaiah 53:7

"Then he said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.""

— Matthew 26:38

"And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground."

— Luke 22:44

"About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" (which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?")."

— Matthew 27:46

"During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered."

— Hebrews 5:7-8

"fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

— Hebrews 12:2

"Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand."

— Isaiah 53:10

"And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" (which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?")."

— Mark 15:34

"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

— John 19:30

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

— Romans 5:8

"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.""

— Galatians 3:13

"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."

— 2 Corinthians 5:21

"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit."

— 1 Peter 3:18

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

— 1 Peter 5:10

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

— James 1:12

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

— Romans 8:28

"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?"

— Hebrews 12:7

"Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus."

— 2 Timothy 2:3

"In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."

— 2 Timothy 3:12

"So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good."

— 1 Peter 4:19

"Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor's crown."

— Revelation 2:10

"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."

— Hebrews 10:36

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."

— 2 Corinthians 4:16

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

— Galatians 6:9

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."

— 2 Corinthians 12:9

"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all."

— Psalm 34:19

"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

— 1 Corinthians 15:58

"Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

— Hebrews 12:3

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."

— 2 Timothy 4:7-8

"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God."

— Job 19:25-26