34 Bible Verses about Encouragement

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Ephesians 6:22

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

Philemon 1:7

For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.

Acts 13:15

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it."

2 Corinthians 7:4

I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.'

Job 16:5

I could strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips would assuage your pain.

Acts 4:36

Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,

Acts 27:34

Therefore I urge you to take some food. For it will give you strength, for not a hair is to perish from the head of any of you."

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Matthew 9:2

And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven."

Mark 16:6

And he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him.

Matthew 17:7

But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear."

Acts 23:11

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, "Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome."

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.

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Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

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2 Chronicles 32:6-7

And he set combat commanders over the people and gathered them together to him in the square at the gate of the city and spoke encouragingly to them, saying,

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