Acts 14:22
strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
John 16:33
2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].
Romans 8:17
And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith,
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
Luke 22:28-29
John 3:5
Jesus answered,
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.
Acts 13:43
When the congregation of the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, talking to them were urging them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets (divinely inspired spokesmen), encouraged and strengthened the
Acts 15:41
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Acts 18:23
After spending some time there, he left and traveled through the territory of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening and encouraging all the disciples.
Colossians 1:23
[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed
1 Thessalonians 3:13
so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His
Isaiah 35:3
Encourage the exhausted, and make staggering knees firm.
Matthew 10:21-22
Matthew 10:38
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to His disciples,
Matthew 19:24
Mark 9:47
Mark 10:24-25
The disciples were
Mark 10:30
Luke 24:26
John 8:31-32
So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him,
John 12:25-26
John 15:4-6
John 15:9-10
John 15:20
John 16:1-2
Acts 6:7
And the message of God kept on growing and spreading, and the number of disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem; and a large number of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith [accepting Jesus as Messiah and acknowledging Him as the Source of eternal salvation].
Acts 9:16
1 Corinthians 1:8
And He will also confirm you to the end [keeping you strong and free of any accusation, so that you will be] blameless and beyond reproach in the day [of the return] of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],
2 Timothy 2:11-12
This is a faithful and trustworthy saying:
1 Peter 4:12-16
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.
2 Peter 1:11
for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I was compelled to write to you [urgently] appealing that you
Jude 1:20-21
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,
Revelation 1:9
I, John, your brother and companion in the
Revelation 2:10
Revelation 7:14
I said to him, “My lord, you know [the answer].” And he said to me, “These are the people who come out of the great tribulation (persecution), and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb [because of His atoning sacrifice].
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Confirming
Encourage the exhausted, and make staggering knees firm.
Exhorting
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“The [skilled] archers have bitterly attacked and provoked him;
They have shot [at him] and harassed him.