16 Bible Verses About Enduring Hard Times, and What Endurance Means

The Bible’s promises for hard times are mostly about God’s presence and strength to endure, rather than a quick way out. The New Testament word for endurance, hypomonē, is formed from “under” and “remain,” and describes holding on under a weight. Jesus says plainly, “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). The sixteen verses below cover what hardship looks like from inside, what endurance produces, what Scripture admits about suffering, and what is available while it lasts. What…