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Bible Verses About adversity

17 key scriptures

Explore what the Bible says about adversity. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Romans 8:28
King James (KJV)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.

17 Key Scriptures

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.
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. small: Heb. narrow
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means
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.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. good: or, good success
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. common: or, moderate
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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