33 Bible Verses about Staying Strong During Hard Times

Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

But if thou shouldst marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned; though such will have tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.

not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord:

praying at every opportunity with all prayer and supplication in Spirit, and watching for this very purpose with perseverance and intercession for all the saints;

WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.

darkened in understanding; alienated from the life of God through the ignorance which is in them; through the blindness of their hearts:

who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in all tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted of God.

rooted and built up on him, and confirmed in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

But he that endureth to the end, that man will be saved.

BUT this know, that in the last days distressing times will come.

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.

careful to preserve unity of spirit, in the bond of peace.

And it shall afford you an opportunity to bear your testimony.

For then the tribulation will be great, such as never was from the beginning of the world, and never more shall be.

holding up the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

and patience, proof; and proof, hope;

Behold also the ships, though so great, and driven by tempestuous winds, are turned about by the smallest rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the pilot pleaseth.

And being in an agony, he prayed with greater intenseness: and his sweat was as clots of blood falling on the ground.

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong.

that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

But their understandings were darkened: for unto this day the same veil in their reading the old testament abideth unremoved; which veil is taken away by Christ.

But wo to those who are big with child, and have infants at their breasts, in those days! for there shall be great distress on the earth, and wrath upon this people.

These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and hate one another.

let us hold fast the profession of hope unwavering, (for he who promises is faithful.)

strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.

in labour and travail, in watchings often, in fastings frequently, in hunger and thirst, in cold and nakedness;

And in the morning, It will be tempestuous to-day, for the sky is gloomy and fiery red. Ye hypocrites, do ye know how to discern the appearance of the sky, and are ye unable to discern the signs of the times?

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall distress of circumstances, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?

Pray without ceasing.

extinguished the force of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, they were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in battle, routed the armies of aliens.

without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;