17 Bible Verses about People Encouraging Others

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Acts 4:36

So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated "son of encouragement"),

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Acts 15:32

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

Acts 15:31

When they read it aloud, the people rejoiced at its encouragement.

Acts 27:36

So all of them were encouraged and took food themselves.

Colossians 4:8

I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.

Colossians 4:11

And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts, these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

Philippians 1:14

and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

Acts 28:15

The brothers from there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. When he saw them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

Ezekiel 13:22

This is because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (although I have not grieved him), and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil conduct and preserve his life.

Isaiah 41:6-7

They help one another; one says to the other, 'Be strong!' The craftsman encourages the metalsmith, the one who wields the hammer encourages the one who pounds on the anvil. He approves the quality of the welding, and nails it down so it won't fall over."

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