30 Bible Verses On Everything Happens For a Reason

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28

The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. – Proverbs 16:4

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. – Ecclesiastes 3:1

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will. – Ephesians 1:11

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ – Isaiah 46:10

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. – Psalm 138:8

For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. – Philippians 2:13

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. – Genesis 50:20

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9

I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. – Job 42:2

For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. – Romans 11:36

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. – 1 Corinthians 10:13

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. – Isaiah 55:8-9

But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. – Psalm 33:11

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. – Matthew 10:29-31

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. – 2 Corinthians 4:17

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. – James 1:2-4

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. – 1 Peter 5:10

The LORD Almighty has sworn, ‘Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.’ – Isaiah 14:24

From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. – Acts 17:26

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. – 2 Timothy 1:9

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. – Psalm 57:2

All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: ‘What have you done?’ – Daniel 4:35

For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. – Colossians 1:16

The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. – Psalm 103:19

Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? – Lamentations 3:37

Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. – Hebrews 6:17

Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.’ – John 9:3