We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to yo
That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outs
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.
Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!”
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond wh
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a bur
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more im
Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Ph
And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come an