4 Bible Verses about Not Discouraged

one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.

therefore being always certainly assur'd that whilst I sojourn in this body, I am absent from the Lord,

) in this assurance, I say, I think it best to be quit of this body, and be present with the Lord.