16 Bible Verses about Steadfastness
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that you not come among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow down yourselves to them;
Do not turn aside to go after vain things which can't profit nor deliver, for they are vain.
If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Do not let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.
Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:
who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
not to be quickly shaken in your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by letter as from us, saying that the day of the Lord had come.
So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
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Discipleship » Conditions of » Steadfastness
Jesus therefore said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But I make my life an account of nothing precious to myself, so that I may finish my race, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we do not give up.
Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
I am coming quickly. Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In moving forward toward the goal
But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."
Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.
Each one went straight forward: where the spirit would go, they went; they didn't turn when they went.
You shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God has commanded you: you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
Brothers, I do not regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to the things which are ahead,
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which he promised to those who love him.
And you will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.
All this has come on us, yet have we not forgotten you, Neither have we been false to your covenant. Our heart has not turned back, neither have our steps strayed from your path, Though you have crushed us in the haunt of jackals, and covered us with the shadow of death.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Even as it is written, "For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter." No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Steadfastness » Commanded
Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
Steadfastness » Secured by » God, Power of
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should pray for, in their people
to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Steadfastness » Remaining steadfast
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
Steadfastness » Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast forever. His kingdom shall not be destroyed; and his dominion shall be to the end.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it good?
Steadfastness » Who shall not be moved
LORD, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill? He who walks blamelessly does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart; He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man; read more.
In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change; he who doesn't lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress?I will never be greatly shaken.
For the king trusts in the LORD. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Job, in his religious life
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore I have not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be disappointed.
I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In cleaving to God
who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve him; and you shall cling to him, and you shall swear by his name.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast our profession
let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.
Having then a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold tightly to our confession.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In keeping the faith
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » A man of God, in refusing a reward
The man of God said to the king, "Even if you gave me half of your house, I would not go in with you, neither would I eat bread nor drink water in this place;
For he joined with the LORD; he did not depart from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In striving for the faith of the gospel
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Paul, in finishing his course
But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.
But I make my life an account of nothing precious to myself, so that I may finish my race, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope
For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm to the end:
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope.
Steadfastness » The wicked devoid of
and might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that did not make their hearts loyal, whose spirit was not steadfast with God.
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they faithful in his covenant.
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Christ, in going to the cross
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast what is good
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In standing fast in the faith
Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In the work of the lord
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Steadfastness » Ministers » Encouraged by, in their people
Steadfastness » Want of--illustrated
Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.
Other seed fell on the rock, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
Steadfastness » A characteristic of saints
Jesus therefore said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Corinthians
Now I declare to you, brothers, the Good News which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you also stand,
Steadfastness » Ministers » Exhorted to
Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
Steadfastness » Principle of--illustrated
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. And the rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Colossians
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Steadfastness » Exemplified » David
For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all his ordinances were before me. I did not put away his statutes from me.
Steadfastness » Ministers » Rejoiced by, in their people
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In maintaining Christian liberty
Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Caleb
but my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and has followed me fully, him will I bring into the land into which he went; and his seed shall possess it.
Steadfastness » Secured by » The intercession of Christ
"Simon, Simon, look, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat, but I prayed for you, that your faith would not fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers."
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Joshua
If it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Josiah, in his duties as a king
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves, for we cannot help telling the things which we saw and heard."
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Josiah
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
Steadfastness » Godliness necessary to
"If you set your heart aright, stretch out your hands toward him. If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Do not let unrighteousness dwell in your tents. Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Three hebrew captives
But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up."
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Shadrach
But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up."
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Daniel
When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.
Steadfastness » God being steadfast
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast forever. His kingdom shall not be destroyed; and his dominion shall be to the end.
Steadfastness » Saints praise God for
For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
Steadfastness » Secured by » The presence of God
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Steadfastness » Secured by » Trust in God
Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in LORD without wavering.
Steadfastness » Saints pray for
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In continuing in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
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Steadfastness, Examples Of
1 Kings 13:8The man of God said to the king, "Even if you gave me half of your house, I would not go in with you, neither would I eat bread nor drink water in this place;