19 Bible Verses about Perseverance

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Romans 5:3-4

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance. Tribulation produces an approved condition and an approved condition produces hope.

2 Peter 1:5-6

Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue. Include self-control with your knowledge. Supply patience to your self-control. Your patience should be helped by godliness.

2 Timothy 1:13-14

Hold firmly to the true words that I taught you, as the example for you to follow. Remain in the faith and love that are ours in union with Christ Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us. Keep (guard) (obey) (preserve) the good things that have been entrusted to you.

Hebrews 12:1-2

A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at 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 congregation dismissed, many followed Paul and Barnabas. They urged them to continue in the grace of God.

Perseverance » Promises to

Revelation 2:26-28

To the person who conquers and continues to do my works to the end, I will give power (authority) over the nations. He will rule them with a rod of iron and break them to pieces like clay vessels: even as I received from my Father. 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

When he falls, he will not be thrown down headfirst because Jehovah holds on to his hand.

Perseverance » Want of » Punished

John 15:6

If a man does not remain with me, he is removed as a branch, and withers. They gather them and throw them into the fire where they are burned (destroyed) (consumed).

Romans 11:22

Observe both God's kindness and severity. Severity is for those who fail to continue. But kindness is for you as long as you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off.

Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to

Acts 13:43

When the congregation dismissed, many followed Paul and Barnabas. They urged them to continue in the grace of God.

Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated

Mark 4:5

Other seed fell on the rocky ground and did not have good soil. Immediately it sprang up, because it had no good soil

Mark 4:17

they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while. They stumble when tribulation or persecution arise.

Perseverance » To be manifested in » Seeking God

Perseverance » An evidence of reconciliation with God

Colossians 1:21-23

You were in the past alienated and enemies because your minds were on your evil works. But he (Christ) reconciled you in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and without accusation before Him (God). Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.

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

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister. We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end.

Perseverance » Maintained through » The fear of God

Jeremiah 32:40

I will make an eternal promise to them that I will never stop blessing them. I will make them respect me so that they will never turn away from me.

Perseverance » Encouragement to

Hebrews 12:2-3

Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such contrary talk by sinners against him. You should not get tired and give up in your mind (heart).

Perseverance » Maintained through » The intercession of Christ

Luke 22:31-32

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat. I prayed for you that your faith would not fail. Once you have turned again strengthen your brothers.

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

Hebrews 6:4-6

Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the age to come, if they shall fall away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance. This is because they personally impale the Son of God again, and expose him to public shame.

Perseverance » A characteristic of saints

Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge

John 8:31-32

Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples. You will know the truth and the truth 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

Of all the men who went to explore the land, only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh survived.

Numbers 14:24

My servant Caleb has a different attitude and has wholeheartedly followed me, I will bring him to the land he already explored. His descendants will possess it.

Perseverance » Instances of » Jacob, in prayer

Genesis 32:24-26

Then Jacob was by himself. A man was fighting with him till dawn. The man saw that he was not able to overcome Jacob. He gave him a blow in the hollow part of his thigh, so that his leg was damaged. 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

Hosea 12:6

Return to your God. Constantly express loving kindness and justice. Always wait with hope in your God.

Perseverance » Maintained through » The power of Christ

Perseverance » Blessedness of

Perseverance » Promised to saints

Job 17:9

Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance

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