Bible Verses About "Why Does God Allow Suffering"
The Bible teaches that suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope — and that God works all things for good for those who love Him.
The Bible teaches that suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope — and that God works all things for good for those who love Him.
"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." — Romans 8:28 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Why Does God Allow Suffering?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
"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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