19 Bible Verses about Perseverance

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Romans 5:3-4

And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting; And waiting gives experience; and experience, hope:

2 Peter 1:5-6

So, for this very cause, take every care; joining virtue to faith, and knowledge to virtue, And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,

2 Timothy 1:13-14

Keep the form of those true words which you had from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was given to you keep safe, through the Holy Spirit which is in us.

Hebrews 12:1-2

For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us, Having our eyes fixed on Jesus, the guide and end of our faith, who went through the pains of the cross, not caring for the shame, because of the joy which was before him, and who has now taken his place at the right hand of God's seat of power.

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Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Perseverance

spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance

Perseverance » In persevering to the end

Acts 13:43

Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.

Perseverance » Promises to

Revelation 2:26-28

He who overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, to him I will give rule over the nations, And he will be ruling them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of the potter they will be broken, even as I have power from my Father: And I will give him the morning star.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Continuing in the faith

Perseverance » An evidence of belonging to Christ

Perseverance » In well-doing » Is not in vain

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Well-doing

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer

Perseverance » Maintained through » God, Power of

Psalm 37:24

Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him.

Perseverance » Want of » Punished

Romans 11:22

See then that God is good but his rules are fixed: to those who were put away he was hard, but to you he has been good, on the condition that you keep in his mercy; if not, you will be cut off as they were.

Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to

Acts 13:43

Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.

Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated

Mark 4:5

And some went on the stones, where it had not much earth; and it came up straight away, because the earth was not deep:

Mark 4:17

And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Seeking God

Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God

Colossians 1:21-23

And you, who in the past were cut off and at war with God in your minds through evil works, he has now made one In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him: If you keep yourselves safely based in the faith, not moved from the hope of the good news which came to you, and which was given to every living being under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

Perseverance » In well-doing » Leads to assurance of hope

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints. And it is our desire that you may all keep the same high purpose in certain hope to the end:

Perseverance » Maintained through » The fear of God

Jeremiah 32:40

And I will make an eternal agreement with them, that I will never give them up, but ever do them good; and I will put the fear of me in their hearts, so that they will not go away from me.

Perseverance » Encouragement to

Hebrews 12:2-3

Having our eyes fixed on Jesus, the guide and end of our faith, who went through the pains of the cross, not caring for the shame, because of the joy which was before him, and who has now taken his place at the right hand of God's seat of power. Give thought to him who has undergone so much of the hate of sinners against himself, so that you may not be tired and feeble of purpose.

Perseverance » Maintained through » The intercession of Christ

Luke 22:31-32

Simon, Simon, Satan has made a request to have you, so that he may put you to the test as grain is tested: But I have made prayer for you, that your faith may not go from you: and when you are turned again, make your brothers strong.

Perseverance » Want of » Excludes from the benefits of the gospel

Hebrews 6:4-6

As for those who at one time saw the light, tasting the good things from heaven, and having their part in the Holy Spirit, With knowledge of the good word of God, and of the powers of the coming time, And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him.

Perseverance » A characteristic of saints

Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge

John 8:31-32

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had faith in him, If you keep my word, then you are truly my disciples; And you will have knowledge of what is true, and that will make you free.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Holding fast hope

Perseverance » Maintained through » Faith

Perseverance » Instances of » Caleb and joshua, in representing the land of promise

Numbers 14:38

But Joshua, the son of Nun, and Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, of those who went to see the land, were not touched by disease.

Numbers 14:24

But my servant Caleb, because he had a different spirit in him, and has been true to me with all his heart, him I will take into that land into which he went, and his seed will have it for their heritage.

Perseverance » Instances of » Jacob, in prayer

Genesis 32:24-26

Then Jacob was by himself; and a man was fighting with him till dawn. But when the man saw that he was not able to overcome Jacob, he gave him a blow in the hollow part of his leg, so that his leg was damaged. And he said to him, Let me go now, for the dawn is near. But Jacob said, I will not let you go till you have given me your blessing.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Waiting upon God

Perseverance » Maintained through » The power of Christ

Perseverance » Blessedness of

James 1:25

But he who goes on looking into the true law which makes him free, being not a hearer without memory but a doer putting it into effect, this man will have a blessing on his acts.

Perseverance » Promised to saints

Job 17:9

Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.

Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance

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