Bible Verses About Endurance

“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.”

“You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

“Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

“See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

“Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?”

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.”

“But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so — not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer — he will be blessed in what he does.”

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.”

“To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.”

“Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.”

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”

“But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.”

“Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;”

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.”

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

“How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.”

“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil — how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.”

“I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.”

“And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.”

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

“That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.”

“For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.”

“Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

“And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.”

“By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.”

“If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.”

“Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.”

“For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.”

“The marks of a true apostle — signs, wonders, and miracles — were performed among you with great perseverance.”

“I know your deeds — your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance — and your latest deeds are greater than your first.”

“You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.”

“I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles. Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.”

“Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.”

“Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction — just as you know we lived among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering. As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead — Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.”

“Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

“Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

“Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

“For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.”

“Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.”

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

“The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.”