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Bible Verses About Encouragement

Life has a way of wearing us down, leaving us feeling depleted and discouraged. The Bible is filled with words that lift our spirits and remind us we're not walking through challenges alone. God's encouragement comes through stories of ordinary people who found strength in impossible situations, promises that anchor our hope, and gentle reminders of how deeply we're loved.

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Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good co...

1 Chronicles 22:13

And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he wil...

1 Chronicles 28:20

And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my l...

Daniel 10:19

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But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt ...

Deuteronomy 3:28

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee...

Deuteronomy 31:6

And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land whi...

Deuteronomy 31:7

And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware u...

Deuteronomy 31:23

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:9

Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

Joshua 1:6

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:9

Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be ...

Joshua 1:18

And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Joshua 10:25

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Psalms 27:14

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Psalms 31:24

And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him.

1 Chronicles 7:22

These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according...

1 Chronicles 11:10

And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning...

1 Chronicles 19:2

But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are not his ser...

1 Chronicles 19:3

Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.

1 Chronicles 19:13

All these were the sons of Heman the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

1 Chronicles 25:5

Take heed now; for the Lord hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

1 Chronicles 28:10

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:3

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

1 Corinthians 14:31

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13

And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king...

1 Kings 20:22

And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in th...

1 Kings 20:23

And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we...

1 Kings 20:25

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen...

1 Peter 5:10

Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fig...

1 Samuel 4:9

And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

1 Samuel 23:16

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daught...

1 Samuel 30:6

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith...

1 Thessalonians 3:2

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

1 Thessalonians 3:7

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

2 Chronicles 1:1

So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon...

2 Chronicles 11:17

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

2 Chronicles 12:1

So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years...

2 Chronicles 12:13

And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young ...

2 Chronicles 13:7

And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

2 Chronicles 17:1

Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of...

2 Chronicles 21:4

And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azar...

2 Chronicles 23:1

So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.

2 Chronicles 24:13

But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.

2 Chronicles 25:8

And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.

2 Chronicles 25:11

And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

2 Chronicles 26:8

And Tilgath–pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.

2 Chronicles 28:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about encouragement?
The Bible teaches that encouragement is both something we receive from God and something we're called to give to others. Scripture shows us that God speaks hope into our darkest moments and uses His people to bring comfort and strength to those who are struggling.
What is the best Bible verse for encouragement?
Isaiah 41:10 is incredibly powerful: 'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.' This verse reminds us that we're never alone and that God's strength is available when ours runs out.
How can Scripture help with encouragement?
Reading verses of encouragement daily can shift our perspective from problems to possibilities. Keep encouraging verses where you can see them, memorize ones that speak to your heart, and share them with friends who need hope. God's words have power to transform discouragement into renewed strength.

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