Scripture Library: Pain & Trials

Biblical Definition of Pain/Trial: be in deep anguish, fall, endure, wait, tremble, wounded, sorrow, agony, toil, hard work, suffering, affliction, misfortune

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” ~Philippians 4:13

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” ~Isaiah 26:3

“We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.” ~2 Corinthians 1:8–9

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” ~1 Peter 4:12-13

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.” ~2 Corinthians 4:8-10

“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” ~Psalm 63:7–8

“These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us.” ~2 Corinthians 4:17 MSG

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” ~Isaiah 43:2

“Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.” ~James 1:2–3 AMP

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” ~Psalm 34:19

“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” ~1 Peter 5:10

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” ~Romans 5:3-4

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” ~Romans 8:18

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” ~Revelation 21:4