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Bible Verses About Encouragement

Verses that urge people not to lose heart, and that speak of God being with them in hard times. Some are God’s words to His people; others ask people to encourage one another. Read them all here, or one at a time.

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 43:2

For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.

Isaiah 41:13

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:6

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

Galatians 6:9

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:16

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:8–9

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:1–2

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24–25

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

2 Thessalonians 2:16–17

Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.

Psalm 31:24

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Psalm 27:14

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58

I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:8

“Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

Isaiah 43:18–19

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