Being Tested
10 passages
- James 1:2–4
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Read it in context - James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Read it in context - Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
Read it in context - 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Read it in context - Proverbs 3:26
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
Read it in context - Isaiah 41:10
Do 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 righteous right hand.
Read it in context - Psalm 66:10
For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.
Read it in context - Job 23:10
Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
Read it in context - Philippians 4:6–7
6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Read it in context - John 6:6
But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do.
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