Bible Verses About "What does the Bible say about suffering"
The Bible teaches that suffering is a reality in a fallen world but that God uses it to build character, draw people closer to Him, and accomplish His redemptive purposes.
The Bible teaches that suffering is a reality in a fallen world but that God uses it to build character, draw people closer to Him, and accomplish His redemptive purposes.
"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 "What does the Bible say about 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."
"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope."
"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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