45 Bible Verses about encouraging

that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another's faith, both yours and mine.

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you live in a way worthy of God who calls you to his own kingdom and his glory.

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

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."

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught a significant number of people. Now it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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

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

The Lord is good -- indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.

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

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,

Although they fully know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them.

The craftsman encourages the metalsmith, the one who wields the hammer encourages the one who pounds on the anvil. He approves the quality of the welding, and nails it down so it won't fall over."

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

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the Lord his God.

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.

Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

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."

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.

Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.

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

Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

The account of his intervention will be recorded for future generations; people yet to be born will praise the Lord.

and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;

They help one another; one says to the other, 'Be strong!'

They encourage one another to carry out their evil deed. They plan how to hide snares, and boast, "Who will see them?"