Bible Verses for Affliction
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Biblical guidance and verses about affliction.
Key verse snapshot
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
Bible Verses about Affliction
6 Scripture passages on this theme
2 Corinthians 4:17
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
1 Kings 22:27
“And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.”
2 Chronicles 18:26
“And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.”
1 Samuel 1:11
“And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.”
1 Thessalonians 1:6
“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”
1 Thessalonians 3:7
“Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:”
Apply These Verses to Your Life
Scripture comes alive when we meditate on it and apply it daily. Read these verses in full context, pray for understanding, and ask God how they speak to your situation with affliction.