What scripture says
Bible verses about suffering
Scripture does not explain away suffering. It gives the laments of Job and the Psalms, the promise that God is near the brokenhearted, and the hope that present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory to come. These passages are for the hard seasons.
Not worthy to be compared with the glory
Romans 8:18
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.
Read it in its chapter →Our light affliction, but for a moment
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Read it in its chapter →Count it all joy
James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Read it in its chapter →The fiery trial
1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Read it in its chapter →Nigh unto them of a broken heart
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Read it in its chapter →Tribulation worketh patience
Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
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Hymns to sing
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodMartin Luther (1483–1546)
- Be Still My SoulKatharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (1697–1768)
- Behold, A Host, Arrayed in WhiteHans Adolf Brorson (1694–1764)
- Despair Not, O HeartAurelius Clemens Prudentius (348–413)
- Faith of Our FathersFrederick William Faber (1814–1863), James George Walton (1821–1905)
- Fear Not, O Little FlockKing Gustavus Adolphus (1594–1632), Jacob Fabricius (1593–1654), Johann M. Altenburg (1584–1640)