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 our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

Philemon 1:7

I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Acts 13:15

After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, "Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it."

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in you; I take great pride on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in the midst of all our suffering.

Deuteronomy 3:28

Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."

Job 16:5

But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

Acts 4:36

So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated "son of encouragement"),

Ezra 10:4

Get up, for this matter concerns you. We are with you, so be strong and act decisively!"

Acts 27:34

Therefore I urge you to take some food, for this is important for your survival. For not one of you will lose a hair from his head."

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Matthew 9:2

Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven."

Mark 16:6

But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has been raised! He is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him.

Matthew 17:7

But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Do not be afraid."

Acts 23:11

The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Have courage, for just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome."

Exodus 14:13

Moses said to the people, "Do not fear! Stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord that he will provide for you today; for the Egyptians that you see today you will never, ever see again.

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Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

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2 Chronicles 32:6-7

He appointed military officers over the army and assembled them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying,

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