What Does the Bible Say About Suffering?

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles..."

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you... But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ."