Bible verses about "suffering" | Goodspeed

³³ I have told you all this, so that through me you may find peace. In the world you have trouble; but take courage! I have conquered the world."

²⁸ We know that in everything God works with those who love him, whom he has called in accordance with his purpose, to bring about what is good.

¹² But everyone who wants to live a godly life as a follower of Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

¹² Dear friends, do not be surprised that a test of fire is being applied to you, as though a strange thing were happening to you, ¹³ but be glad that you are in a measure sharing the sufferings of the Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may be triumphantly happy. ¹⁴ If you are being abused for the sake of Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit of God is resting upon you. ¹⁵ For no one of you must suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or revolutionist, ¹⁶ but if a man suffers for being a Christian, he must not be ashamed of it, but must do honor to God through that name. ¹⁷ For the time has come for the judgment to begin with the household of God, and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who refuse God's good news? ¹⁸ If it is hard for the upright man to be saved, what will become of the godless and sinful? ¹⁹ Therefore, those who suffer by the will of God must intrust their souls to a Creator who is faithful, and continue to do what is right.

⁴ and he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no death any longer, nor any grief or crying or pain. The old order has passed away."

¹⁸ For I consider what we suffer now not to be compared with the glory that is to burst upon us.

² You must find the greatest joy, my brothers, in being involved in various trials, ³ for you know that the testing of your faith leads to steadfastness, ⁴ and steadfastness must have full play, so that you may be fully and perfectly developed without any defects.

³ More than that, we ought to glory in our troubles, for we know that trouble produces endurance, ⁴ and endurance, character, and character, hope, ⁵ and hope will not disappoint us. For, through the holy Spirit that has been given us, God's love has flooded our hearts.

¹⁰ And God, the giver of all mercy, who through your union with Christ has called you to his eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while will himself make you perfect, steadfast, and strong.