27 Bible Verses about Encouragement

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Ephesians 6:22

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may cheer your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know how I was wont to treat each of you as a father treats his children,

Acts 13:15

And, after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the wardens of the synagogue sent word to them. "Brothers," they said, "if you have any word of encouragement to the people, say it."

2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my faith in you; great is my cheerful assurance in you. I am filled with comfort; in spite of all my troubles, my heart is overflowing with joy.

Acts 4:36

In this way Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas ("Son of Encouragement" is what it means), who was a native Cyprus,

Acts 27:34

"So I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety. For there shall not a hair perish from the head of any one of you."

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Matthew 9:2

And here they brought to him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Courage, son, your sins are forgiven."

Mark 16:6

They were terrified, but he said to them. "Do not be terrified! You are seeking Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified? He is risen; he is not here. See, the place where they laid him!

Matthew 17:7

But Jesus came to them and touched them, saying, "Rise, have no fear!"

Acts 23:11

And the following night the Lord stood by him and said: "Be of good courage; for as you have borne faithful witness concerning me at Jerusalem, so you must testify at Rome also."

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