28 Bible Verses about Encouragement

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Ephesians 6:22

for this very end, that ye might know our concerns, and that he may comfort your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

as ye know likewise, how we exhorted and comforted every one of you, as a father his children;

Acts 13:15

And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, deliver it.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I use much freedom of speech to you, and I boast much of you: I am filled with comfort, and superabound in joy above all our affliction.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and sent Timothy our brother, and a minister of God, and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you concerning your faith;

Acts 27:34

wherefore I exhort you to take some nourishment, for this is necessary for your safety: for there shall not a hair fall from the head of any of you.

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Matthew 9:2

and behold, they brought to Him one that had the palsy laid on a couch: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Take heart my son, for thy sins are forgiven thee.

Mark 16:6

but he said to them, Be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, He is risen, He is not here, see the place where they laid Him.

Matthew 17:7

But Jesus came and touched them and said, Rise up and be not afraid.

Acts 23:11

And the following night, the Lord standing by him said, Paul, be of good courage; for as thou hast testified concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou also bear testimony at Rome.

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