32 Bible Verses about Perseverance to Brighten Your Day

Joseph, a figure in the Bible, endured numerous trials but persevered to achieve greatness. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph faced betrayal and hardship in Egypt. Despite false accusations, he remained steadfast in his faith and integrity. Imprisoned unjustly, he continued to trust in God’s plan. Joseph’s perseverance ultimately led him to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, gaining favor and becoming a powerful ruler.

Through unwavering determination, Joseph not only survived adversity but also thrived. His story teaches us the importance of resilience and trust in the face of challenges. In the end, Joseph’s perseverance paved the way for reconciliation with his brothers and the fulfillment of a divine purpose.

1. 1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

2. Colossians 1:11 – “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”

3. Psalm 121:1-2 – “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.”

4. Proverbs 24:16 – “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.”

5. Romans 5:3-4 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

6. Isaiah 40:31 – “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.”

7. Psalm 119:33 – “Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.”

8. Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

9. Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

10. Psalm 40:1-2 – “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”

11. James 5:11 – “As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

12. Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

13. James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

14. Psalm 62:5-6 – “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.”

15. Romans 8:25 – “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”

16. Revelation 2:10 – “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”

17. Philippians 3:14 – “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

18. 2 Timothy 2:3 – “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”

19. Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

20. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 – “And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.”

21. 2 Corinthians 1:6 – “If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.”

22. Romans 15:5 – “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”

23. Hebrews 12:1-2 – “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.”

24. Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

25. Hebrews 10:36 – “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

26. 1 Timothy 6:11-12 – “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”

27. Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

28. 2 Peter 1:5-7 – “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.”

29. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – “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.”

30. Luke 21:19 – “Stand firm, and you will win life.”

31. Romans 15:4 – “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.”

32. 1 Peter 5:10 – “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.”