Joshua 1:9
Read Joshua →“Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””
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Bible Verses About Encouragement
Some days simply need a word from God to keep going. These encouraging Bible verses are fuel for tired hearts — be strong, take courage, He goes before you.
Isaiah 41:10
Read Isaiah →“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Philippians 4:13
Read Philippians →“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Read 2 Corinthians →“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Psalms 46:1
Read Psalms →“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Read Deuteronomy →“Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.””
Romans 8:28
Read Romans →“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.”
Isaiah 40:31
Read Isaiah →“But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”
John 16:33
Read John →“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!””
Psalms 55:22
Read Psalms →“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Hebrews 12:1-2
Read Hebrews →“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Galatians 6:9
Read Galatians →“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Encouragement?
Some days simply need a word from God to keep going. These encouraging Bible verses are fuel for tired hearts — be strong, take courage, He goes before you.
What is a good Bible verse about Encouragement?
Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””
Where should I start reading about Encouragement in the Bible?
Start with Isaiah 41:10, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.