Bible Verses About Why God Permits Evil

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Directly says God can mean evil for good.

For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

Directly relevant suffering passage about God's will.

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Relevant passage about suffering according to God's will.

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Direct Bible line often used in this discussion.

Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

Important biblical statement that God does not willingly afflict.

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Shows delayed judgment can encourage evil.

But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

Classic passage on receiving good and evil from God in suffering.

And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

Directly rejects doing evil that good may come.

Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?

Connects complaint with punishment for sins.

Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

Strong plain statement that God does not do wickedness.

I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.

Used by early writers in the providence debate.

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Background on human wickedness before judgment.

For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

Plain line that evil does not dwell with God.

Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.

Judgment for disobedience.

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

General providence line, not directly about why evil is allowed.

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Simple wisdom line about devising evil.

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

Shows evil comes to the one who searches for it.

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.