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What Does the Bible Say About Difficulty?

Here are 15 Bible verses about difficulty, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Romans 16:17

    Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

    BSBNow I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

  2. #2Revelation 3:11

    Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

    BSBI am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

  3. #32 John 1:8

    Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

    BSBWatch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.

  4. #42 Timothy 2:5

    And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

    BSBLikewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

  5. #5John 3:16

    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.

    BSBFor God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

  6. #61 Peter 4:18

    And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

    BSBAnd, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

  7. #7James 1:2-4

    My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

    BSBConsider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

  8. #8John 17:17

    Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

    BSBSanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

  9. #9Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

    BSBDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

  10. #10Genesis 18:14

    Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

    BSBIs anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

  11. #11Matthew 24:35

    Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

    BSBHeaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

  12. #12Philippians 4:6-7

    Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    BSBBe anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  13. #13Romans 8:28

    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.

    BSBAnd we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

  14. #14John 3:16-17

    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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

    BSBFor God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

  15. #15Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

    BSBI can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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