Bible Verses About Hope in Suffering

"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."

"But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all."

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."

"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."

What does the Bible say about hope in suffering?

Suffering is an unavoidable part of the human experience, but for the believer, it is never without hope. God uses trials to refine our faith, deepen our dependence on Him, and prepare us for eternal glory. Key King James Version passages include Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 5:10. This page collects 10 KJV verses about hope in suffering, each quoted in full.

Can suffering produce anything good?

Yes. Romans 5:3-5 explains that tribulation produces patience, which produces experience, which produces hope. God uses suffering to refine our faith and produce spiritual maturity.

Does God promise to end our suffering?

God promises to be with us in suffering (Isaiah 43:2), to use it for good (Romans 8:28), and to ultimately eliminate all suffering in eternity (Revelation 21:4). In this life, He gives grace to endure.