Bible Verses About
Suffering
Scripture never explains suffering away, but it refuses to let it have the last word.
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about suffering?
Scripture speaks to suffering in passages such as Romans 5:3, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 Peter 4:12. For example, Romans 5:3 says, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
What is a well-known Bible verse about suffering?
Romans 5:3 — “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Which Psalm is about suffering?
Psalms 34:19 — “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”