Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Struggle?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Struggle in the Bible
What does the Bible say about struggle? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Struggle
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- 2Psalms 27:1
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
KJV - 3
- 4Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
KJV - 5John 1:5
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive”
KJV - 6John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
KJV - 7John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
KJV - 8John 16:33
“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.”
KJV - 9Romans 5:3
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
KJV - 10Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
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Subtopics of Struggle
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Struggle? (4 Verses)
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Struggle? (11 Verses)
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive”
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
“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.”
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
“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.”
“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Struggle
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about struggle. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about struggle and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about struggle is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on struggle needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about struggle with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about struggle, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Struggle?
You have studied 15 verses about struggle. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.