28 Bible Verses about Encouragement

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Ephesians 6:22

That is the very reason I am sending him, to let you know how I am, and to cheer your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know how, like a father with his children, we used to urge, encourage, and implore you

Philemon 1:7

I have been greatly pleased and encouraged over your love, for the hearts of God's people have been cheered, my brother, by you.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue authorities sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any appeal to make to the people, proceed."

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have the greatest confidence in you. I take the greatest pride in you. I am fully comforted. After all my trouble, I am overjoyed.

Acts 4:36

Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement,

Acts 27:34

I beg you to eat something; it is necessary for your safety. For not one of you will lose even a hair of his head."

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Matthew 9:2

Some people came bringing to him on a bed a man who was paralyzed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, "Courage, my son! Your sins are forgiven."

Mark 16:6

But he said to them, "You must not be amazed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here. See! This is where they laid him.

Matthew 17:7

And Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Get up and do not be afraid."

Acts 23:11

On the following night the Lord stood beside him and said, "Courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, you must testify in Rome also."

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