34 Encouragement Bible Verses

"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."

"I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith."

"For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have."

"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."

"Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up."

"May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands."

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

"Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life."

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

"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."

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

"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."

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

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

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

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

"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."

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

"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."

"For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."

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

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