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

for you know how, as a father deals with his children, we used to encourage you, cheer you on, and charge each of you

Philemon 1:7

Yes, I have felt great joy and encouragement over your love, because the hearts of God's people have been refreshed by you, my brother.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue worship sent to them and said, "Brothers, if you have any message of encouragement for the people, you may speak."

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have the greatest confidence in you; I speak most highly of you. I am fully comforted; in the face of all my sorrow my cup is running over with joy.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and so I sent my brother Timothy, God's minister in the preaching of the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

Acts 4:36

Now Joseph, a Levite, a native of Cyprus, who by the apostles was named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement,

Acts 27:34

So I beg you to eat something, for it is necessary for your safety. For not a hair will be lost from the head of a single one of you."

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Matthew 9:2

And all at once some men were bringing to Him a paralyzed man, lying on a couch. And because He saw their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Cheer up, my child, your sins are forgiven."

Mark 16:6

But he said to them, "You must not be so astounded; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here. See! Here is the spot where they laid Him.

Matthew 17:7

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

Acts 23:11

But that same night the Lord stood by Paul's side and said, "Courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, you must testify for me in Rome, too."

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