34 Bible Verses about Encouragement
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that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another's faith, both yours and mine.
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.
if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.
who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,
For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,
After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, "Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it."
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,
I have great confidence in you; I take great pride on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in the midst of all our suffering.
Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,
Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.
So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated "son of encouragement"),
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
Therefore I urge you to take some food, for this is important for your survival. For not one of you will lose a hair from his head."
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Encouragement » General references to
Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven."
But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has been raised! He is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him.
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Have courage, for just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome."
Moses said to the people, "Do not fear! Stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord that he will provide for you today; for the Egyptians that you see today you will never, ever see again.
Topics on Encouragement
Encouragement In Life
Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
encouragement, examples of
2 Chronicles 32:6-7He appointed military officers over the army and assembled them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying,
Suffering, Encouragements In
Psalm 103:13As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.