What Does the Bible Say About Resilient Living In The Face Of Adversity?

James 1:2-4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Philippians 4:12-13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV / 5 helpful votes

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;

1 Peter 5:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 8:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Romans 5:3-5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Matthew 5:10-12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

15 Bible Verses about Resilient Living In The Face Of Adversity

James 1:2-4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Philippians 4:12-13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 5:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 8:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 5:3-5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 5:10-12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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15 Bible Verses about Resilient Living In The Face Of Adversity

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James 1:2-4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Philippians 4:12-13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 5:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 8:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 5:3-5 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 5:10-12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 40:29-31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 46:1-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes