“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.” – 1 Peter 3:14
Bible Verses About Being Mistreated
Genesis 37:28 – A reminder that our mistreatment can lead to God’s greater plan.
“Then, just as the Midianite traders came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the pit and sold him for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.” – Genesis 37:28
Exodus 22:22 – God cares deeply for those mistreated.
“You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child.” – Exodus 22:22
Matthew 5:11-12 – Encouragement to rejoice when mistreated for Christ’s sake.
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.” – Matthew 5:11-12
Luke 6:22-23 – A call to joy amidst mistreatment.
“Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.” – Luke 6:22-23
Romans 12:14 – A call to bless those who mistreat us.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” – Romans 12:14
2 Timothy 3:12 – Mistreated for living a godly life is expected.
“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” – 2 Timothy 3:12
1 Peter 2:19-20 – There is favor in enduring mistreatment for doing good.
“For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.” – 1 Peter 2:19-20
James 5:10-11 – The prophets are examples of suffering and patience.
“As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.” – James 5:10-11
Philippians 1:29 – Suffering for Christ adds purpose to our pain.
“For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.” – Philippians 1:29
1 Peter 3:9 – Respond with kindness to mistreatment.
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Hebrews 13:3 – Remembering those mistreated as if we are with them.
“Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” – Hebrews 13:3
Isaiah 53:3 – Jesus as a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.
“He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” – Isaiah 53:3
Matthew 10:16 – Being wise when faced with mistreatment.
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” – Matthew 10:16
John 15:20 – Reminder that God’s people will face mistreatment.
“If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.” – John 15:20
1 Corinthians 4:12-13 – Enduring evil for Christ’s sake.
“And we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat.” – 1 Corinthians 4:12-13
Lamentations 3:34-36 – God sees all injustice.
“To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the earth, to deny a man justice in the presence of the Most High, to subvert a man in his lawsuit, the Lord does not approve.” – Lamentations 3:34-36
Colossians 3:25 – Justice for those mistreated.
“For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.” – Colossians 3:25
Revelation 21:4 – God will wipe away every tear.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore.” – Revelation 21:4
Proverbs 17:5 – God cares about our treatment of others.
“Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 17:5
Proverbs 12:10 – God’s people are to care for their animals.
“Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10
Job 30:20-21 – Job’s cry to God about his mistreatment.
“I cry out to you, O God, but you do not answer; I stand, but you merely look at me.” – Job 30:20
Psalm 37:28 – God will not forsake the faithful.
“For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his saints.” – Psalm 37:28
Psalm 145:14 – God lifts up those who are bowed down.
“The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.” – Psalm 145:14
Psalm 73:26 – Finding strength in God amidst trials.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Romans 8:18 – Future glory outweighs present sufferings.
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” – Romans 8:18
Isaiah 61:3 – God brings comfort to mourners.
“To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning.” – Isaiah 61:3
Final Thoughts
Being mistreated can feel incredibly heavy, but we are not alone. The Bible offers us voices of comfort, reminding us that God knows our pain and sees the injustices we face. We are encouraged that our endurance holds purpose, and it can lead to blessings. When we remain steadfast in our faith despite mistreatment, we reflect Christ’s love. It’s essential to remember we are called to respond with kindness, remaining true to our beliefs amidst adversity.
Let’s hold on to these promises and encourage one another in times of struggle. Knowing God is with us provides strength as we navigate these challenges. I encourage you to explore more Bible verses and find comfort in God’s word, like those about Jesus’ sacrifice and not giving up when faced with hardships. God’s word is a guide and a refuge for our souls.
As we share in this experience of life’s ups and downs, let’s turn to the scripture that informs and comforts us. No matter the situation we’re in, we’ve got the strength in our faith to rise above it.