Bible Verses About Dealing with Rejection

"He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief."

"When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up."

"To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious."

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"

"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you."

"The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner."

"Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you."

"I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away."

"And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet."

"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."

What does the Bible say about dealing with rejection?

Rejection cuts deep — whether it's a broken relationship, job loss, social exclusion, or family estrangement. But Scripture reveals a God who specializes in choosing the rejected. Key King James Version passages include Isaiah 53:3, Psalm 27:10, 1 Peter 2:4. This page collects 10 KJV verses about dealing with rejection, each quoted in full.

How does God feel about rejected people?

God is drawn to the rejected. Psalm 27:10 promises He takes up those forsaken by parents. 1 Peter 2:4 calls Jesus Himself 'rejected by men but chosen by God.' God's acceptance is the antidote to human rejection.

How do I handle rejection as a Christian?

Remember that Jesus was rejected first (Isaiah 53:3). Don't internalize rejection as your identity. Shake off the dust (Matthew 10:14), trust God's plan, and lean into the community of believers who welcome you.