8 Bible Verses

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.
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Romans 8:18KJV
Paul reminds believers that temporary earthly suffering cannot compare to the eternal glory that awaits Christians. This verse provides perspective that helps believers endure present hardships.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4KJV
God provides comfort in suffering so that believers can comfort others who face similar trials. This verse shows how suffering can become a ministry tool to help fellow believers.
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.
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1 Peter 4:12-13KJV
Peter teaches that suffering should not surprise Christians but should be viewed as sharing in Christ's own sufferings. This participation in Christ's suffering leads to greater joy when His glory is revealed.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
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James 1:2-3KJV
James instructs believers to find joy in trials because testing strengthens faith and builds patience. This verse reveals the character-building purpose behind suffering in the Christian life.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
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2 Corinthians 4:17KJV
Paul describes earthly suffering as temporary and light compared to the eternal glory it produces. This perspective helps Christians view their current troubles in light of eternity.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
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Romans 5:3-4KJV
Paul explains the progressive spiritual development that comes through suffering: tribulation builds patience, patience creates experience, and experience produces hope. This shows suffering's role in spiritual maturity.
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.
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1 Peter 5:10KJV
Peter promises that God will use temporary suffering to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle believers. This verse assures Christians that suffering has a divine purpose in their spiritual development.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
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Psalm 34:19KJV
The psalmist acknowledges that righteous people will face many troubles but promises God's deliverance from all of them. This verse provides comfort that God is aware of and will address our suffering.

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