Affliction

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, Neither has he hidden his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

The humble shall eat and be satisfied. They shall praise Yahweh who seek after him. Let your hearts live forever.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, — read the full passage →

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

But you do see trouble and grief. You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless.

Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?’

For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn’t forget the cry of the afflicted.

Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

Take heed, don’t regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. — read the full passage →

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

Have mercy on me, Yahweh. See my affliction by those who hate me, and lift me up from the gates of death; — read the full passage →

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves. — read the full passage →

who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.

Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

You who fear Yahweh, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him! Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel! — read the full passage →

For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Yahweh’s angel said to her, “Behold, you are with child, and will bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because Yahweh has heard your affliction.

Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name’s sake.

“Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. — read the full passage →

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. — read the full passage →

I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: you who call on Yahweh, take no rest, — read the full passage →

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.

For my life is spent with sorrow, my years with sighing. My strength fails because of my iniquity. My bones are wasted away.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. — read the full passage →

Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it. — read the full passage →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!

No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Watch therefore, for you don’t know the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. — read the full passage →

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.

“For, behold, the day comes, it burns as a furnace; and all the proud, and all who work wickedness, will be stubble; and the day that comes will burn them up,” says Yahweh of Armies, “that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. — read the full passage →

For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword, but your life shall be for a prey to you; because you have put your trust in me, says Yahweh.

Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose trust Yahweh is. — read the full passage →

This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name. — read the full passage →

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. — read the full passage →

Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. — read the full passage →

‘For in him we live, and move, and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his offspring.’

As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. — read the full passage →

For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us.

For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”

“Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

What do you plot against Yahweh? He will make a full end. Affliction won’t rise up the second time.

When their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson, that he may entertain us.” They called for Samson out of the prison; and he performed before them. They set him between the pillars; — read the full passage →

If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.

Therefore as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so death passed to all men, because all sinned.

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, — read the full passage →

Pray without ceasing. — read the full passage →