What does Job 13:15 mean?

Job 13:15 highlights themes such as faith, trust, suffering when read in context.

How should I apply Job 13:15 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

13Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will.

14Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?

15Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

16He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him.

17Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.

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Romans 8:28
Both verses affirm that God works for the good of those who love Him, even in suffering.
Hebrews 11:1
Job's faith exemplifies the assurance of things hoped for, akin to the definition of faith.
2 Timothy 1:12
Paul expresses a similar trust in God despite suffering, echoing Job's sentiment.