Bible Verses about Encouragement

Those who place their hope in the LORD will regain their strength… Isaiah 40:31

Those who place their hope in the Lord will regain their strength. They will soar as with eagles’ wings, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not become faint. Isaiah 40:31	But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. hope strength promises
Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. learning neighbor

Do not be afraid or dismayed, the Lord will go before you; he will not fail or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:8	Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. following fear sadness
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; nor will the waters engulf you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2	When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. trust promises
I have given you a command. Be strong and brave, do not be afraid nor dismayed. I, the Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9	This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. God fear courage
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercy and the God of all consolation. He consoles us in all our afflictions and thereby enables us to console others in their tribulations, offering them the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4	All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. suffering worship comforter
Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” hope rest weakness
I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where will I receive help? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2	I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! creation dependence
Therefore, my beloved brethren, stand firm and immovable, devoting yourselves completely to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58	So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. obedience reward work
I will instruct you and guide you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and keep my eyes upon you. Psalm 32:8	The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” understanding learning
Be strong and courageous in your hearts, all you who place your hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:25	So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! hope heart courage
And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good works. Do not neglect to attend your assemblies, as some do, but rather encourage one another, especially since you can see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25	Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. second coming community equipment
Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13	Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. faith strength courage
I have told you this so that in me you may be in peace. In the world you will endure suffering. But take courage! I have overcome the world. John 16:33	I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. peace overcoming world
Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! reliability speaking poverty
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled; be not afraid. John 14:27	I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. peace worrying world
Even though I wander through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are at my side, with your rod and your staff that comfort me. Psalm 23:4	Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. fear death persecution
Our temporary light afflictions are preparing for us an incomparable weight of eternal glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17	For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! eternal life suffering reward
Because in my eyes you are precious, because you are honored and I love you, I will give people in exchange for you and nations in return for your life. Isaiah 43:4	Others were given in exchange for you. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you. love salvation valuable
What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31	What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? God protection
May the God of perseverance and encouragement grant that you may live in harmony with one another, following in the example of Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5	May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. community patience comforter
May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us. And may the work of our hands prosper— indeed, may the work of our hands prosper. Psalm 90:17	And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! grace work mercy
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Even the hairs on your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth far more than any number of sparrows. Luke 12:6-7	What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. valuable fear
Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outer self is continuing to decay, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16	That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. beauty receiving body
Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of building him up. Romans 15:2	We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. selfishness neighbor