Bible verses about "suffering" | BBE

³³ I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble: but take heart! I have overcome the world.

²⁸ And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.

¹² Yes, and all whose purpose is to be living in the knowledge of God in Christ Jesus, will be cruelly attacked.

⁴ And he will put an end to all their weeping; and there will be no more death, or sorrow, or crying, or pain; for the first things have come to an end.

¹² Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire: ¹³ But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy. ¹⁴ If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you. ¹⁵ Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business; ¹⁶ But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name. ¹⁷ For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God? ¹⁸ And if it is hard for even the good man to get salvation, what chance has the man without religion or the sinner? ¹⁹ For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.

¹⁸ I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future.

² Let it be all joy to you, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; ³ Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of going on in hope; ⁴ But let this power have its full effect, so that you may be made complete, needing nothing.

³ And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting; ⁴ And waiting gives experience; and experience, hope: ⁵ And hope does not put to shame; because our hearts are full of the love of God through the Holy Spirit which is given to us.

¹⁰ And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;