18 Bible Verses about Perseverance

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Romans 5:3-4

and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation; and probation, hope:

2 Peter 1:5-6

Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge: to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:

2 Timothy 1:13-14

Keep that form of sound doctrine you receiv'd from me, which consists in christian faith and charity: that valuable depositum do you preserve by the holy spirit, which resides in us.

Hebrews 12:1-2

Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us: having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.

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Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Perseverance

spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance

Perseverance » In persevering to the end

Acts 13:43

when the assembly was separated, many Jews and religious proselytes followed after, to whom the apostles address'd themselves, and exhorted them to persevere in the divine dispensation.

Perseverance » Promises to

Revelation 2:26-28

he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: he shall rule them with a rod of iron: as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers, according to the power I have received of my father. I will even give him the lustre of the morning-star.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Continuing in the faith

Perseverance » An evidence of belonging to Christ

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ govern'd his own house in quality of son and heir, and 'tis we that are his house, provided we stedfastly persevere unto the end in the publick profession of that hope, in virtue of which we glory.

John 8:31

Jesus said therefore to those Jews who believed on him, if you adhere to my doctrine, then will you be my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth,

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

Perseverance » Want of » Punished

Romans 11:22

consider then the divine benignity, and his severity: his severity to those who fell, and his benignity to you, provided you adhere thereto; otherwise you likewise will be lopt off.

Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to

Acts 13:43

when the assembly was separated, many Jews and religious proselytes followed after, to whom the apostles address'd themselves, and exhorted them to persevere in the divine dispensation.

Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated

Mark 4:5

some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth, and it soon sprang up, for want of a sufficient depth of earth.

Mark 4:17

but having no root at the bottom, they are only occasional professors, for if they meet with any trouble or persecution upon account of the word, immediately they revolt.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Seeking God

Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God

Colossians 1:21-23

You then that formerly were alienated from God, and were enemies by your imaginations and wicked practices, even you has Jesus Christ now reconciled to the body of his church, through his own death, to present you holy, and unblameable, and unreproveable in his own sight: provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.

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

Hebrews 6:10-11

for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give. but we desire that every one of you may shew the same concern, continuing to discharge the condition upon which your hopes are founded: that ye be not unactive,

Perseverance » Maintained through » The fear of God

Perseverance » Encouragement to

Hebrews 12:2-3

having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God. for you should consider how he endured such opposition from sinners against himself, lest ye be tired out, and quite despond.

Perseverance » Maintained through » The intercession of Christ

Luke 22:31-32

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve. but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

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

Hebrews 6:4-6

For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit, and have known by experience the truth of the divine promises, and the miracles of the age that was to come; it is impossible, if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame.

Perseverance » A characteristic of saints

Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge

John 8:31-32

Jesus said therefore to those Jews who believed on him, if you adhere to my doctrine, then will you be my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Holding fast hope

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ govern'd his own house in quality of son and heir, and 'tis we that are his house, provided we stedfastly persevere unto the end in the publick profession of that hope, in virtue of which we glory.

Perseverance » Maintained through » Faith

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

Perseverance » Instances of » Jacob, in prayer

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Waiting upon God

Perseverance » Maintained through » The power of Christ

Perseverance » Blessedness of

James 1:25

whereas, he that attentively considers the perfect law of liberty, and is attach'd thereto, he is not a forgetful hearer, but reduces it to practice, and his conduct is crown'd with hapiness.

Perseverance » Promised to saints

Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance

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