28 Bible Verses about Persuasion

When she and her household were baptized she came to us saying, If you judge me to be faithful to God, come to my house, and stay there. She absolutely insisted that we come.

The man went after her to persuade her to return. He took his servant and two donkeys with him. The woman invited the Levite into the house, and when her father saw him, he gave him a friendly greeting.

David refused to eat anything the day of the funeral even though people tried to persuade him to eat. David vowed: May God strike me dead if I taste any food or anything else before the sun goes down.

They agreed with him and called the apostles. They beat them and commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus. Then they let them go.

Some cried one thing and others another for the crowd was in confusion. Most of them did not know why they assembled. The crowd of Jews thrust Alexander forward. Alexander motioned with his hand and wanted to make a defense to the people. They perceived that he was a Jew and all with one voice shouted for two hours: Great is Artemis of the Ephesians.read more.
The city recorder quieted the crowd. He said: You men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple-keeper of the great Artemis, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? Seeing that these things are indisputable it is fitting that you keep calm and do nothing rash. You brought these men, who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of our goddess. If Demetrius and the craftsmen that are with him have a grievance against any man, the courts are open, and there are judges. Let them accuse one another. But if you seek anything about other matters, it shall be settled in the regular assembly. For indeed we are in danger to be charged with rioting (sedition) because of today's events. We would not be able to account for this ruckus for there is no reason for it. When he finished speaking he dismissed the assembly.

He would not be dissuaded. So we ceased, saying: The will of God be done!

He presented himself alive to them after his suffering. He gave many convincing proofs. He appeared to them during forty days speaking about the kingdom of God.

Joseph's brothers left Egypt. When they arrived in Canaan, they told their father that Joseph was still alive and was the ruler of Egypt. But their father was so surprised that he could not believe them. Then they told him everything Joseph said. When he saw the wagons Joseph had sent, he felt much better.read more.
He said: Now I can believe you! My son Joseph must really be alive. I will get to see him before I die.

But if all proclaim God's Word and an unbeliever comes there he is convinced by all. The secrets of his heart are made known. So falling down on his face he will worship God, and report, God is truly among you.

It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.

Yet, he looked to the promise of God. He did not waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith. He gave the glory to God! He was fully assured that what he had promised, he was able to perform.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Ephesians 6:12)

Continue in the things you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.

Paul went in, for it was his custom. He reasoned with them from the Scriptures for three Sabbath days. He explained and proved that Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. And that Jesus is the Messiah. Some of them were convinced (believed) and joined with Paul and Silas. A large crowd of the devout Greeks and of the prominent women also joined.

He entered the synagogue and spoke boldly reasoning and persuading about the kingdom of God. He did this for three months.

For the king knows about these things. I speak freely to him for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him. For this was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe. Then Agrippa said to Paul: In a short time you would persuade (convince) me to become a Christian.read more.
Paul replied, I pray to God, that you and also all that hear me this day were altogether such as I am, except for these bonds.

So they set a date with Paul. A large number of them came that day to the place where Paul was staying. From morning till night he explained his message about the Kingdom of God to them. He tried to convince them about Jesus by quoting from the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. Some of them were convinced by his words, but others did not believe.

We know what it means to respect the Lord so we persuade others. God knows us and I hope that you know us in your hearts (consciences).

A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

He spoke an illustration to them emphasizing the need to pray and not become tired: There was a judge in a city that did not fear God and had no respect for man. There was a widow in that same city. She went to him asking for legal protection from her adversary.read more.
At first he refused. Then he thought about it and he said to himself, I do not fear God and have little respect for man. However this widow bothers me. For this reason I will avenge her. If she keeps coming to me she will wear me out.

She seduced him with her persuasive words. She forced him with her flattering lips.

The lips of an immoral woman drip as a honeycomb. Her mouth is smoother than oil.

That they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words.

Then Jeremiah the prophet told the prophet Hananiah: Listen, Hananiah! Jehovah did not send you. You are making these people believe a lie.

The chief priests and elders got the people to request Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.

The chief priests influenced the crowd, that he should release Barabbas to them instead.

Jews from Antioch and Iconium took control of the crowd. They persuaded the people to stone Paul. Then they threw him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.