Quotes about Adversity
We were tossed so violently that the next day the men began to jettison the cargo.
- Acts 27:18
On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands.
- Acts 27:19
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.
- Acts 27:20
But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.
- Acts 27:22
After the men had eaten their fill, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea.
- Acts 27:38
But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
- Acts 27:41
The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.
- Acts 27:44
But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.
- Acts 28:5
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- Romans 5:3
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- Romans 8:31
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Romans 12:21
because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
- 1 Corinthians 16:9