Bears Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Disciples will not be weakened by suffering, worn down, and embittered until they are broken. Instead, they bear suffering, by the power of him who supports them. The disciples bear the suffering laid on them only by the power of him who bears all suffering on the cross. As bearers of suffering, they stand in communion with the Crucified.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937
Suffering strengthens believers when they rely on Christ’s sustaining power, not when it crushes them.
In simple terms: Christ empowers through suffering.
Key Takeaway
Lean on divine support.
Themes
faith
suffering
spiritual resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- pastoral care
- personal trials
- community support
Key Concepts
Christology
theology of suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance on Christ change your view of pain?
- What practices help you feel supported?
A Different Perspective
Human weakness can still dominate without faith.
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