Quotes about Afflicted
Consequently, the kingdom of Christ is of such a kind that it has both those who are weak and those who are courageous, either constantly or for a time. Nevertheless, those who are always strong are rare. But those who are weaker than these should not be dealt with too harshly; for this is a kingdom of comfort, of the poor, and of the afflicted.
- Martin Luther
“This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest.
- Leviticus 14:2
Then I sent Moses and Aaron, and I afflicted the Egyptians by what I did there, and afterward I brought you out.
- Joshua 24:5
Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them.
- Judges 2:18
When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him.
- 2 Chronicles 26:20
God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.
- Job 36:15
For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.
- Psalm 9:12
May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.
- Psalm 72:2
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
- Psalm 72:4
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
- Psalm 72:12
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
- Psalm 149:4
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”
- Isaiah 14:32