16 Bible Verses about Steadfastness

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Joshua 23:7

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;

Joshua 23:8

but hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.

1 Samuel 12:21

Do not turn aside to go after vain things which can't profit nor deliver, for they are vain.

Job 11:14

If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Do not let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.

Job 11:15

Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:

Acts 11:23

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.

2 Thessalonians 2:2

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.

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Discipleship » Conditions of » Steadfastness

Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness

Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end

Acts 13:43

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 » In moving forward toward the goal

Joshua 1:7

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.

Ezekiel 1:12

Each one went straight forward: where the spirit would go, they went; they didn't turn when they went.

Deuteronomy 5:32

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.

Philippians 3:13

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,

More verses: Proverbs 4:27

Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship

1 Peter 2:19

For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

More verses: Mark 13:13

Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction

Psalm 44:17-19

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.

Romans 8:35-37

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

James 1:6-8

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.

Steadfastness » Secured by » God, Power of

Jude 1:24

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,

Steadfastness » Ministers » Should pray for, in their people

Steadfastness » Remaining steadfast

Steadfastness » Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways

Daniel 6:26

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 » Who shall not be moved

Psalm 15:1-5

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.

Psalm 62:1-2

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.

Psalm 21:7

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

Isaiah 50:7

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.

Job 23:11

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

Acts 11:23

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.

Deuteronomy 10:20

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

Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In keeping the faith

Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » A man of God, in refusing a reward

1 Kings 13:8

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;

2 Kings 18:6

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

Jude 1:3

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

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.

Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope

Steadfastness » The wicked devoid of

Psalm 78:8

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.

Psalm 78:37

For their heart was not right with him, neither were they faithful in his covenant.

Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to

Acts 13:43

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

Luke 9:51

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

Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In the work of the lord

Steadfastness » Ministers » Encouraged by, in their people

1 Thessalonians 3:8

For now we live, since you stand firm in the Lord.

Steadfastness » Want of--illustrated

Luke 8:13

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.

Luke 8:6

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

Job 17:9

Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.

Steadfastness » Exemplified » Corinthians

1 Corinthians 15:1

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

2 Timothy 1:13-14

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

Matthew 7:24-25

"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

Steadfastness » Exemplified » David

Psalm 18:21-22

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

Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In maintaining Christian liberty

Steadfastness » Exemplified » Caleb

Numbers 14:24

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

Luke 22:31-32

"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

Joshua 24:15

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

2 Kings 22:2

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

Acts 4:19-20

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

2 Kings 22:2

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

Job 11:13-15

"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

Steadfastness » Exemplified » Shadrach

Steadfastness » Exemplified » Daniel

Steadfastness » God being steadfast

Daniel 6:26

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

Steadfastness » Secured by » The presence of God

Steadfastness » Secured by » Trust in God

Psalm 26:1

Judge me, LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in LORD without wavering.

Steadfastness » Saints pray for

Psalm 17:5

My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.

Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In continuing in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship

Steadfastness » Exemplified » Primitive Christians

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Steadfastness, Examples Of

1 Kings 13:8

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;

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