“About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?" That is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"”
What Does the Bible Say About Suffering?
The Bible doesn't explain away suffering. Job, David, Paul, and Jesus all suffered. These verses show what Scripture actually says — honest, unflinching, ultimately hopeful.
5 verses·4 eras·0 promises
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which is, being interpreted, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.”
patriarchs
“He said, "Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be the name of Yahweh."”
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
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