Bible Verses About Adversity
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for adversity, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 91,083 votes, led by Romans 8:28. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Adversity
Romans 8:283,019 votes
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Proverbs 24:102,674 votes
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
James 1:2-42,462 votes
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
2 Corinthians 4:8-92,202 votes
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
1 Peter 5:102,015 votes
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Romans 12:21,931 votes
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
1 Peter 5:81,814 votes
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Psalms 34:191,808 votes
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Philippians 4:12-131,779 votes
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
James 1:121,734 votes
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
2 Corinthians 12:91,732 votes
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Chronicles 15:71,675 votes
Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.
Proverbs 3:4-61,628 votes
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
1 Corinthians 10:131,585 votes
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Proverbs 17:171,580 votes
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Joshua 1:91,430 votes
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Revelation 21:41,411 votes
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
John 14:271,352 votes
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Isaiah 26:31,299 votes
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
2 Corinthians 1:41,277 votes
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Isaiah 41:101,250 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Philippians 4:6-71,202 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
1 Peter 4:12-131,169 votes
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Jeremiah 29:111,102 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Philippians 4:131,097 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
What does the Bible say about adversity?
Readers most often cite Romans 8:28 on the subject of adversity. Across 91,083 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Proverbs 24:10, James 1:2-4, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.