I know there are Bible scriptures on persevering through adversity, but I’ve had a hard time figuring out how to include them into an article. Some things in this life will be tough to overcome, and you may never be totally healed from your trials and tribulations. This may be a difficult concept to grasp and embrace. You may take comfort in the fact that God is bringing good out of this situation for your sake and His. subject of this post, A Bible Verse to Give You Strength and Courage

It would be dishonest to say that the circumstances we are living in are easy. We everyone, regardless of whether we identify as man or woman of God, want happiness and tranquility. It’s not always easy to stay going when life becomes tough. But know that God is with you through it all. If you’re going through a terrible moment right now and could use some words of comfort and reassurance from the Bible, this article is for you. This article examines biblical passages that provide encouragement during trying times.

If you want to have a better attitude while confronting difficult situations, studying Bible texts about perseverance will help. The Bible has several passages that may serve as guides. The Holy Spirit is using these passages to show you how to persevere through adversity and emerge stronger on the other side.

Bible Verses About Enduring Tough Times

Fear has a way of twisting logic.

It’s the voice that tells you can’t do it. That you’re not good enough. Not strong enough. Not enough.

The voice that says you have failed too many times, so you better just give up now before you fail again.

If you are feeling tired, discouraged, disheartened, disappointed, and you just want to give up, read on.

The Bible has so much to say on this topic and it calls fear out for what it is – fear is a liar.

Look over the powerful words in Scripture encouraging you to never give up.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. – Hebrews 12:1-3

To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment. – 1 Corinthians 4:11-13

But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. – 1 Peter 2:20

So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience. – Colossians 1:10-11

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. – 1 Corinthians 10:13

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. – Romans 15:4-5

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? – Hebrews 12:7

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. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. – James 1:2-4

Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. – 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. – Romans 5:3-5

Bible Verses aboutEnduring

Romans 5:3-4 ESV / 123 helpful votes

More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,

Romans 5:1-21 ESV / 75 helpful votes

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. …

1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV / 57 helpful votes

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Romans 15:13 ESV / 44 helpful votes

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

James 1:12 ESV / 42 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Hebrews 12:1-3 ESV / 40 helpful votes

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

Hebrews 10:36 ESV / 34 helpful votes

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.

Hebrews 12:2 ESV / 29 helpful votes

Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

1 Peter 1:25 ESV / 21 helpful votes

But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

James 5:10-11 ESV / 18 helpful votes

As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Hebrews 12:1 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Matthew 24:13 ESV / 17 helpful votes

But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

2 Timothy 4:2-8 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. …

James 1:2-4 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Bible Verse For Comfort And Strength

It’s not easy to find comfort when you are going through a hard time. But there is hope. God has promised to be with you in all your troubles, and he will give you the strength you need to overcome them.

Here are some of my favorite Bible verses about comfort and strength:

Psalm 46:1-3. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble./NIV

Psalm 91:9-16. No evil will befall you, no plague will come near your tent./NLT

2 Corinthians 4:8-9. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;/NIV

2 Corinthians 12:9. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness./NIV/ESV

Philippians 4:6-7. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God./ESV

“Do not be afraid of sudden fear or of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

-Proverbs 3:25-26

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”

“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” (Prov. 13:12).

“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.” (Jer. 29:11)

“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” (Psalm 55:22)

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Cor 12:9)

We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. (Phil 4:13)

1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “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. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”

Isaiah 46:3 “I am Yahweh, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.”

Romans 8:28 “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.”

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will fortify you; I will

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Philippians 4:13-14

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. For I am ready for anything and equal to anything through him who strengthens me. I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

2 Timothy 2:3 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Acts 14:22 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Romans 8:28 ESV / 13 helpful votes

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:18 ESV / 12 helpful votes

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Colossians 1:24 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,

Matthew 10:22-23 ESV / 10 helpful votes

And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

Romans 15:4 ESV / 8 helpful votes

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Mark 13:9-13 ESV / 8 helpful votes

“But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:10-13 ESV / 8 helpful votes

And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:22 ESV / 8 helpful votes

And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

2 Peter 2:20-22 ESV / 7 helpful votes

For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”

Hebrews 3:12-14 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.

Hebrews 3:6 ESV / 7 helpful votes

But Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.

Romans 11:19-22 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.

John 16:33 ESV / 7 helpful votes

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 6 helpful votes

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Hebrews 6:4-6 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.

Bible Verses About Hope In Hard Times

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1 (ESV)

The Bible is full of promises that God will never leave us or forsake us. He wants to give us the hope we need when the world seems dark, and when we feel like we are drowning in the waves of life.

Hope is one of the most important things in life, because without hope, what do we have?

Hope helps us get through difficult times — whether they be personal or national — and gives us something to hold onto when everything else seems to be falling apart.

God is the God of hope. When you are in the middle of a trial, you can find hope through the Bible. The following Bible verses about hope in hard times can help you to know that God is with you, even when it seems like everything is falling apart.

Romans 15:13

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.

Psalm 42:11

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

Psalm 71:5

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

The Bible has loads of verses about hope, including these 10:

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12)

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)

“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.” (Proverbs 4:25-27)

“The LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God who understands; he knows your frame. He remembers that you are dust.”

The Bible is full of verses about hope. “Hope” is one of the most used words in the Bible. In fact, it’s used over 100 times in the King James Version.

I am reminded of a time when I was going through some hard times in my life. I had just started a new job and my husband and I were having some trouble with infertility. The thought of trying to have a baby seemed impossible at times and I felt like God had abandoned me because we hadn’t been able to conceive yet.

I would often pray and ask God why He couldn’t just make it happen for us like so many other people who were having children. Eventually, though, I learned that God didn’t answer all prayers the way we think He should or want Him to respond.

One day while reading my Bible, I came across this verse from Psalm 73:26-28 (KJV):

For when by reason of time you shall be changed, And take no pleasure in them; But shall say: “Oh that my days were prolonged; And that men might behold me!

If this be your lot, Oh that you also would receive your lot