Bible Verses About Joy in Sufferings
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These are the Bible verses most often cited for joy in sufferings, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 13,396 votes, led by Romans 5:3-5. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Joy in Sufferings
Romans 5:3-5600 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
James 1:2-4585 votes
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
1 Peter 4:13374 votes
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Romans 5:3358 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
2 Corinthians 12:10309 votes
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Romans 12:12308 votes
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 8:18274 votes
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Colossians 1:24250 votes
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
1 Peter 5:10225 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 5:3-4219 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
John 14:27214 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.
Psalms 94:19212 votes
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Philippians 3:10212 votes
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
2 Corinthians 12:9199 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.
Philippians 1:29197 votes
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Romans 8:18-21188 votes
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Psalms 34:18186 votes
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
James 1:2186 votes
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
2 Corinthians 4:17181 votes
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Romans 8:28171 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.
Philippians 4:4167 votes
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
1 Peter 3:14167 votes
But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Habakkuk 3:17-19163 votes
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
2 Timothy 3:12158 votes
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Matthew 5:10-12154 votes
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
What does the Bible say about joy in sufferings?
Readers most often cite Romans 5:3-5 on the subject of joy in sufferings. Across 13,396 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 4:13, Romans 5:3. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.