What does the Bible say about joy in sufferings?
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The Bible teaches that Christians may rejoice in suffering, not because pain is good in itself, but because God uses it to strengthen faith, conform believers to Christ, and fix their hope on His promised glory. Romans 5:3-5 says suffering produces endurance, character, and hope through the love of God poured out by the Holy Spirit. James 1:2-4 calls trials an occasion for joy because tested faith grows toward maturity. Believers share in Christ's sufferings and may rejoice in anticipation of His revealed glory, as 1 Peter 4:13 teaches. Present afflictions are real, yet Romans 8:18 assures us they cannot compare with the glory to come.
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- Romans 5:3-5 4 votes
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
- James 1:2-4 4 votes
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
- 1 Peter 4:13 3 votes
But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
- Romans 5:3 3 votes
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
- Romans 12:12 2 votes
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 2 votes
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
- Romans 8:18 2 votes
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
- Colossians 1:24 2 votes
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the assembly,
- 1 Peter 5:10 2 votes
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
- Romans 5:3-4 2 votes
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
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