17 Bible Verses about Adversity

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, yet our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are unseen are eternal.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

To him who overcomes, I will grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own desire.read more.
Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full-grown, it brings forth death.

Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

Be sober, be alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.