Bible Verses about Trials and Tribulations

What can we learn about trials and tribulations from the Bible? It is apparent in scripture that Christians will experience trials and tribulations in their life. There is nothing uncommon about suffering for Christians as “all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim 3:12) therefore “do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.  But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.  If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you” (1 Pet 4:12-14). Basically, as Christians, we should in fact expect and welcome trials and suffering as Christ was persecuted by this world. We are told in John 15:19, "If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you."

Scripture Quotes About Trials and Tribulations:

Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

John 16:33 ~ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Philippians 4:6-7 ~ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ~ Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

1 Peter 4:12 ~ Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Romans 8:18 ~ For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

1 Corinthians 10:13 ~ No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

James 1:2 ~ Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

James 1:12 ~ Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:10 ~ And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Romans 5:3 ~ More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Exodus 14:14 ~ The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”

Bible Verses about Persecution: Be Strong in Faith

2 Timothy 3:12 ~ Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

John 15:18 ~ “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.

1 Peter 4:12-14 ~ Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Matthew 5:44 ~ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

2 Corinthians 12:10 ~ For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Luke 6:22 ~ “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man!

1 Peter 3:17 ~ For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

1 Peter 3:14 ~ But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

1 John 3:13 ~ Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.

Romans 8:35 ~ Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

Romans 12:14 ~ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

James wrote “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12)  James says that a “crown of [eternal] life” awaits you in heaven but only if you remain “steadfast under trial” and only when you have “stood the test” will you “receive this crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”