10 Things the Bible Says About Perseverance

We're called to persevere in a number of ways in our lives.

We need perseverance in our careers, in our decisions, and in our relationships - to name a few.

So what does the Bible have to say about perseverance? Here are 10 scriptures to encourage you.

  1. "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

  2. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

  3. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

  4. "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

  5. "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

  6. "Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always." 1 Chronicles 16:11

  7. "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." Romans 5:3-5

  8. "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

  9. "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

  10. "Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways." Proverbs 4:25-26

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