Bible question
Is “This Too Shall Pass” in the Bible?
No—the exact sentence is not found in the Bible. Its central idea, however, resembles several biblical teachings about seasons, suffering, endurance, and eternal hope.
What the saying gets right
Circumstances change. Grief, anxiety, scarcity, and conflict do not possess eternity. Scripture repeatedly turns our attention from a painful moment toward God’s presence and lasting promises.
What it should not minimize
The phrase can sound dismissive when someone is deeply hurting. Biblical comfort does more than say “wait it out.” It makes room for lament, community, practical help, wise care, and the assurance that God is near to the brokenhearted.
Five related Bible passages
2 Corinthians 4:17–18
Paul contrasts temporary affliction with eternal glory and calls believers to look beyond what is presently seen.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Life has seasons. Pain is real, but no earthly season is the whole story.
Psalm 30:5
Weeping may remain for a night, yet the psalm looks toward joy and God’s restoring favor.
Isaiah 43:2
God does not promise that we avoid every flood or fire; He promises His presence through them.
Revelation 21:4
Christian hope ultimately rests in God’s promised future where death, sorrow, and pain are ended.