Bible verses about suffering · 12 passages

Scripture speaks about suffering with endurance, comfort, future glory, and God’s presence in hardship. These passages gather common references about trials and affliction.

1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and… John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, Psalms 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His… Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.