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The Bible addresses suffering in various contexts, offering insights into its purpose, the believer's response, and the hope found in God's promises. Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, suffering is often depicted as a consequence of sin and disobedience. The fall of man in <a href="/bsb/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a> introduces suffering into the human experience, as God pronounces curses upon Adam and Eve, resulting in pain, toil, and death (<a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16-19</a>). The Israelites' suffering in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11-14</a>) and their subsequent wilderness wanderings (<a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Numbers 14:33-34</a>) illustrate the consequences of collective disobedience and the refining process of God's people. The Book of Job provides a profound exploration of personal suffering. Job, a righteous man, endures immense loss and physical affliction, prompting questions about the nature of suffering and divine justice. Job's account emphasizes that suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin and highlights the mystery of God's sovereignty (<a href="/job/1-8.htm">Job 1:8-12</a>). Prophetic Literature The prophets often address the theme of suffering, both as a result of Israel's unfaithfulness and as a means of purification. Isaiah speaks of the "Suffering Servant," a prophetic figure who bears the sins and sorrows of others, ultimately pointing to the redemptive work of Christ (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</a>). This passage underscores the concept of vicarious suffering and foreshadows the New Testament understanding of Christ's atoning sacrifice. New Testament Context In the New Testament, suffering is intricately linked to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself experienced profound suffering, culminating in His crucifixion. His sufferings are seen as redemptive, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament and providing salvation for humanity (<a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Matthew 26:38-39</a>; <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a>). Believers are called to share in Christ's sufferings, understanding that such experiences are part of the Christian journey. The Apostle Paul writes extensively on this topic, encouraging believers to rejoice in sufferings, knowing that they produce perseverance, character, and hope (<a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a>). Paul also speaks of the "fellowship of His sufferings," emphasizing the transformative power of suffering in conforming believers to the image of Christ (<a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a>). Purpose and Response The Bible presents suffering as a means of spiritual growth and refinement. James encourages believers to consider trials as opportunities for joy, as they test faith and develop perseverance (<a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>). Peter echoes this sentiment, reminding believers that suffering for righteousness' sake is a blessing and an opportunity to glorify God (<a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14-17</a>). Believers are also called to support one another in times of suffering. Paul instructs the church to "bear one another's burdens," fulfilling the law of Christ (<a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>). This communal aspect of suffering highlights the importance of empathy, compassion, and mutual encouragement within the body of Christ. Eternal Perspective The Bible assures believers that present sufferings are temporary and incomparable to the glory that awaits in eternity. Paul writes, "For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison" (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a>). This eternal perspective provides hope and strength, enabling believers to endure hardships with faith and perseverance. Revelation offers a vision of a future where suffering is eradicated, and God Himself wipes away every tear (<a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>). This promise of ultimate restoration and peace serves as a source of comfort and encouragement for believers facing the trials of this world.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3148.htm">3148. mastix -- a whip, scourge</a> ... whip, scourge. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: mastix Phonetic Spelling: (mas'-tix) Short Definition: a scourge, lash, sufferings Definition: (a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3148.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3958.htm">3958. pascho -- to suffer, to be acted on</a> ... [3958 ("experiencing strong feeling") is the root of: 3804 ("passions, sufferings"), 3805 ("suffering") and 3806 ("strong feeling, passion").]. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3958.htm - 9k<a href="/greek/3804.htm">3804. pathema -- that which befalls one, ie a suffering, a passion</a> ... Word Origin from pascho Definition that which befalls one, ie a suffering, a passion NASB Word Usage passions (2), suffering (2), sufferings (12). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3804.htm - 8k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4341.htm">4341. makob -- pain</a> ... Word Origin from kaab Definition pain NASB Word Usage pain (10), painful (1), sorrow (1), sorrows (3), sufferings (1). grief, pain, sorrow. ... /hebrew/4341.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/guyon/a_short_and_easy_method_of_prayer/chapter_vii_of_sufferings.htm">Of Sufferings</a> ... CHAPTER VII Of Sufferings. Of Sufferings Be ... it. A sensibility of sufferings constitutes a principal part of the sufferings themselves. ... /.../guyon/a short and easy method of prayer/chapter vii of sufferings.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/consolation_proportionate_to_spiritual_sufferings.htm">Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings</a> ... Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings. A Sermon (No.13). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, March 11, 1855, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. ... /.../consolation proportionate to spiritual sufferings.htm<a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_apostolic_church/the_saints_of_god_who.htm">The Saints of God who Sufferings Bore,</a> ... VICTORY The saints of God who sufferings bore,. tr., John Brownlie 8.8.8.8 Martures Christou. I. The saints of God who sufferings bore,. ... /.../brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/the saints of god who.htm<a href="/library/barnabas/the_epistle_of_barnabas_/chapter_vi_the_sufferings_of_christ.htm">The Sufferings of Christ, and the New Covenant, were Announced by ...</a> ... Chapter VI."The sufferings of Christ, and the new covenant, were announced by the prophets. When, therefore, He has fulfilled the commandment, what saith He? ... /.../barnabas/the epistle of barnabas /chapter vi the sufferings of christ.htm<a href="/library/bledsoe/a_theodicy_or_vindication_of_the_divine_glory/chapter_iii_the_sufferings_of.htm">The Sufferings of Christ Reconciled with the Goodness of God.</a> ... Chapter III. The Sufferings Of Christ Reconciled With The Goodness Of God. O blessed Well of Love! ... Section I. The sufferings of Christ not unnecessary. ... /.../a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/chapter iii the sufferings of.htm<a href="/library/unknown/the_clementine_homilies/chapter_xxix_sufferings_of_the_good.htm">Sufferings of the Good.</a> ... Homily XII. Chapter XXIX."Sufferings of the Good. Then Peter answered, "The prophet of the truth has said, Good things must needs ... /.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxix sufferings of the good.htm<a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_ix_sufferings_of_those_who.htm">Sufferings of those who Maintained the Nicene Faith. Agelius, the ...</a> ... Book VI. Chapter IX."Sufferings of those who maintained the Nicene Faith. Agelius, the Ruler of the Novatians. The Christians ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter ix sufferings of those who.htm<a href="/library/kempis/the_imitation_of_christ/the_eighteenth_chapter_temporal_sufferings.htm">The Eighteenth Chapter: Temporal Sufferings Should be Borne ...</a> ... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Eighteenth Chapter: Temporal Sufferings Should Be Borne Patiently, After the Example of Christ. The Voice of Christ ... /.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the eighteenth chapter temporal sufferings.htm<a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_22_3_l_m_christs.htm">Psalm 22:3. LM Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation.</a> ... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 22:3. LM Christ's sufferings and exaltation. 1 Now let our mournful songs record The dying ... //christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 22 3 l m christs.htm<a href="/library/watts/hymns_and_spiritual_songs/hymn_2_43_christs_sufferings_and.htm">Christ's Sufferings and Glory.</a> ... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:43. Christ's sufferings and glory. 1 Now for a tune of lofty praise To great Jehovah's equal Son! ... /.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 2 43 christs sufferings and.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sufferings.htm">Sufferings (27 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Sufferings (27 Occurrences). Acts 9:16 For I will let him know the great sufferings which he must pass through for My sake." (WEY). ... /s/sufferings.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/e/endured.htm">Endured (22 Occurrences)</a> ... NAS RSV). Galatians 3:4 Have you endured such sufferings to no purpose-- if indeed it has been to no purpose? (WEY). 1 Thessalonians ... /e/endured.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/e/encouragement.htm">Encouragement (25 Occurrences)</a> ... (DBY). 2 Corinthians 1:5 Because, even as the sufferings of the Christ abound towards us, so through the Christ does our encouragement also abound. (DBY). ... /e/encouragement.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/e/eternal.htm">Eternal (166 Occurrences)</a> ... 3:29; Hebrews 6:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Matthew 18:8; 25:41; Jude 1:7). The Scripture as clearly teaches the unending duration of the penal sufferings of the ... /e/eternal.htm - 46k<a href="/topical/c/consolation.htm">Consolation (23 Occurrences)</a> ... God. (WBS). 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. (KJV WBS). ... /c/consolation.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/s/sharers.htm">Sharers (14 Occurrences)</a> ... Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also ... /s/sharers.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/l/lamentations.htm">Lamentations (6 Occurrences)</a> ... the great national catastrophe that overtook the Jews and in particular the capital city, Jerusalem, through the Chaldeans, 587-586 BC The sufferings and the ... /l/lamentations.htm - 20k<a href="/topical/s/share.htm">Share (138 Occurrences)</a> ... Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also ... /s/share.htm - 37k<a href="/topical/c/christ's.htm">Christ's (64 Occurrences)</a> ... Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also ... /c/christ's.htm - 24k<a href="/topical/c/comfort.htm">Comfort (130 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ. (WEB WEY ASV BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... /c/comfort.htm - 37k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/lacking-in-Christ-afflictions.html">What is lacking in Christ's afflictions (Colossians 1:24)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/co-heirs-with-Christ.html">What does it mean to be co-heirs/joint-heirs with Christ? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/endure-hardship.html">What does it mean to endure hardship (2 Timothy 4:5)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Sufferings (27 Occurrences)<a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Acts 9:16</a> For I will let him know the great sufferings which he must pass through for My sake." (WEY)<a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3</a> Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; (WEB WEY RSV NIV)<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> and if children, then heirs too--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ; if indeed we are sharers in Christ's sufferings, in order that we may also be sharers in His glory. (WEY NIV)<a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">2 Corinthians 1:5</a> For as the sufferings of Christ abound to us, even so our comfort also abounds through Christ. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">2 Corinthians 1:6</a> But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">2 Corinthians 1:7</a> Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/galatians/3-4.htm">Galatians 3:4</a> Have you endured such sufferings to no purpose--if indeed it has been to no purpose? (WEY)<a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">Ephesians 3:13</a> Therefore I entreat you not to lose heart in the midst of my sufferings on your behalf, for they bring you honour. (WEY NIV)<a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a> that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:14</a> for ye became imitators, brethren, of the assemblies of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus, because such things ye suffered, even ye, from your own countrymen, as also they from the Jews, (See NAS)<a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">2 Timothy 3:11</a> persecutions, and sufferings: those things that happened to me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I endured those persecutions. Out of them all the Lord delivered me. (WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a> For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm">Hebrews 5:8</a> Although He was God's Son, yet He learned obedience from the sufferings which He endured; (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32</a> But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings; (WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hebrews 10:33</a> This was partly through allowing yourselves to be made a public spectacle amid reproaches and persecutions, and partly through coming forward to share the sufferings of those who were thus treated. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Hebrews 12:3</a> Therefore, if you would escape becoming weary and faint-hearted, compare your own sufferings with those of Him who endured such hostility directed against Him by sinners. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/12-7.htm">Hebrews 12:7</a> The sufferings that you are enduring are for your discipline. God is dealing with you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? (WEY)<a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">1 Peter 1:11</a> searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ, which was in them, pointed to, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that would follow them. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13</a> But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1</a> I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">1 Peter 5:9</a> Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. (WEB ASV DBY YLT NIV)<a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Revelation 2:9</a> Your sufferings I know, and your poverty--but you are rich--and the evil name given you by those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are Satan's synagogue. (WEY)<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a> Yahweh said, "I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/21-19.htm">2 Chronicles 21:19</a> And it came to pass, from day to day, and at the time when the second year was drawing to a close, that his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness, and he died in cruel sufferings. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers. (DBY)<a href="/job/9-28.htm">Job 9:28</a> I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that you will not hold me innocent. 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