Encouragement Bible Verses

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

— Joshua 1:9

"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."

— Isaiah 41:10

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

— Deuteronomy 31:6

"You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry."

— Psalm 10:17

"May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."

— 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had."

— Romans 15:5

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."

— Psalm 94:19

"But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus."

— 2 Corinthians 7:6

"May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant."

— Psalm 119:76

"I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass?"

— Isaiah 51:12

"My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life."

— Psalm 119:50

"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."

— Isaiah 66:13

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."

— Zephaniah 3:17

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

— 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me."

— Psalm 86:17

"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."

— Nahum 1:7

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

— John 14:27

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness."

— Hebrews 3:13

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

— Hebrews 10:24-25

"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification."

— Romans 14:19

"Therefore encourage one another with these words."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:18

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

— Galatians 6:2

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."

— Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up."

— Proverbs 12:25

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

— Proverbs 16:24

"A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!"

— Proverbs 15:23

"Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given."

— Proverbs 25:11

"But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort."

— 1 Corinthians 14:3

"I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts."

— Colossians 4:8

"Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you."

— 2 Corinthians 13:11

"Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind."

— Philippians 2:1-2

"My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ."

— Colossians 2:2

"Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers."

— Acts 15:32

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

— Philippians 4:13

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

— Jeremiah 29:11

"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

— Romans 8:31

"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 1:6

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."

— 2 Corinthians 12:9

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

— Psalm 46:1

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

— Matthew 11:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

— Romans 8:28

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."

— Isaiah 40:29

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

— 1 John 4:4

"My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

— Psalm 121:2

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.""

— Hebrews 13:5

"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."

— Psalm 55:22

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

— 1 Peter 5:7

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

— Matthew 6:34

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

— 2 Timothy 1:7

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."

— James 1:2-3

"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."

— Colossians 3:16

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."

— Psalm 31:24

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

— Romans 15:13

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

— Ephesians 6:10

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love."

— 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

— Psalm 27:14

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."

— 2 Chronicles 15:7

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

— Galatians 6:9

"You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."

— James 5:8

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

— 1 Peter 5:10

"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

— Isaiah 40:31

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

— Philippians 4:8

"The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad."

— Psalm 118:24

"Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.""

— Nehemiah 8:10

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."

— Psalm 28:7

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

— Romans 12:12

"David also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.""

— 1 Chronicles 28:20