Bible Verses About Misfortunes
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for misfortunes, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 363 votes, led by 2 Timothy 3:16. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Misfortunes
2 Timothy 3:1636 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 1:1231 votes
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
John 3:1620 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 8:2819 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.
Revelation 1:117 votes
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Romans 12:214 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.
Hebrews 4:1214 votes
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Isaiah 9:613 votes
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
John 14:2713 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.
Acts 20:3213 votes
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Colossians 1:1-2913 votes
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
1 Peter 5:713 votes
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Matthew 6:3312 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Deuteronomy 28:1-6811 votes
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Luke 1:3711 votes
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
John 1:111 votes
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 3:16-1711 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 8:1811 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.
Proverbs 3:510 votes
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Proverbs 17:510 votes
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Matthew 5:1610 votes
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
John 5:3910 votes
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Romans 8:310 votes
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
2 Corinthians 1:310 votes
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Philippians 4:810 votes
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
What does the Bible say about misfortunes?
Readers most often cite 2 Timothy 3:16 on the subject of misfortunes. Across 363 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 2 Timothy 1:12, John 3:16, Romans 8:28. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.