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14 Bible Verses About Endurance

The 14 most-voted scriptures about Endurance, from 6 books (James, Romans, Hebrews and 3 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Romans 5:3–4

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3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Overview

All fourteen verses that readers of OpenBible linked to endurance are from the letters: five from James, four from Romans, two from Hebrews, and one each from Colossians, 1 Corinthians and Philippians. They are shown in four groups, described below.

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James 1:2–4, which the page also has as 1:4 alone, tells its readers to consider it pure joy when they encounter trials, because the testing of their faith develops perseverance. James 1:12 says, “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,” and the page also has it within 1:12–18, which goes on to say that God does not tempt anyone. James 5:11 recalls the perseverance of Job and says, “The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

In Romans 5:3–4 Paul writes that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer,” and 15:4 that what was written in the past was written so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, “we might have hope.” In Romans 8:28 Paul writes, “And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.”

Hebrews 10:36 tells its readers, “You need to persevere,” and 12:1–3 speaks of running with endurance the race set out, with eyes fixed on Jesus, who endured the cross. Colossians 1:11 is part of a prayer that its readers be strengthened with all power so that they may have full endurance and patience. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says that God will not let its readers be tempted beyond what they can bear, and in Philippians 4:13 Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

All 14 verses in vote order
  1. Romans 5:3–4
  2. James 1:12–18
  3. Hebrews 10:36
  4. Romans 12:12
  5. Colossians 1:11
  6. James 1:2–4
  7. James 1:12
  8. 1 Corinthians 10:13
  9. Hebrews 12:1–3
  10. Romans 8:28
  11. Romans 15:4
  12. Philippians 4:13
  13. James 1:4
  14. James 5:11

Trials and perseverance, in James

James 1:12–18

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12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 13When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. 14But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. 15Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. 18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

KJV

12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

WEB

12Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him. 13Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. 15Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin. The sin, when it is full grown, produces death. 16Don’t be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor turning shadow. 18Of his own will he gave birth to us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

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From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry runs from verse 12 to verse 18.

Context (BSB)

James 1:11

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

James 1:19

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
James 1:12
μακάριος

G3107

makarios

G:A

blessed

ἀνὴρ

G0435G

anēr

G:N-M

man

ὃς

G3739

hos

G:R

which

ὑπομένει

G5278

hupomenei

G:V

to remain/endure

πειρασμόν,

G3986H

peirasmon

G:N-M

temptation/testing: testing

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

δόκιμος

G1384

dokimos

G:A

tested

γενόμενος

G1096

genomenos

G:V

to be

λήμψεται

G2983

lēmpsetai

G:V

to take

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

στέφανον

G4735

stephanon

G:N-M

crown

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ζωῆς

G2222

zōēs

G:N-F

life

ὃν

G3739

hon

G:R

which

ἐπηγγείλατο

G1861

epēngeilato

G:V

to profess

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριος

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαπῶσιν

G0025

agapōsin

G:V

to love

αὐτόν.¶

G0846

auton

G:P

it/s/he

James 1:13
Μηδεὶς

G3367

Mēdeis

G:A

nothing

πειραζόμενος

G3985G

peirazomenos

G:V

to test/tempt: tempt

λεγέτω

G3004G

legetō

G:V

to say

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

πειράζομαι·

G3985G

peirazomai

G:V

to test/tempt: tempt

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

ἀπείραστός

G0551

apeirastos

G:A

untempted

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

κακῶν,

G2556G

kakōn

G:A

evil/harm: evil

πειράζει

G3985G

peirazei

G:V

to test/tempt: tempt

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

αὐτὸς

G0846

autos

G:P

it/s/he

οὐδένα·

G3762

oudena

G:A

none

James 1:14
ἕκαστος

G1538

hekastos

G:A

each

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

πειράζεται

G3985G

peirazetai

G:V

to test/tempt: tempt

ὑπὸ

G5259G

hupo

G:PREP

by/under: by

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ἰδίας

G2398

idias

G:A

one's own/private

ἐπιθυμίας

G1939

epithumias

G:N-F

desire

ἐξελκόμενος

G1828

exelkomenos

G:V

to drag out/away

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

δελεαζόμενος·

G1185

deleazomenos

G:V

to entice

James 1:15
εἶτα

G1534

eita

G:ADV

then

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπιθυμία

G1939

epithumia

G:N-F

desire

συλλαβοῦσα

G4815

sullabousa

G:V

to seize/conceive/help

τίκτει

G5088

tiktei

G:V

to give birth to

ἁμαρτίαν,

G0266

hamartian

G:N-F

sin

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἁμαρτία

G0266

hamartia

G:N-F

sin

ἀποτελεσθεῖσα

G0658

apotelestheisa

G:V

to complete

ἀποκύει

G0616

apokuei

G:V

to generate

θάνατον.¶

G2288

thanaton

G:N-M

death

James 1:16
Μὴ

G3361

Mē

G:PRT-N

not

πλανᾶσθε,

G4105

planasthe

G:V

to lead astray

ἀδελφοί

G0080

adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

ἀγαπητοί·

G0027

agapētoi

G:A

beloved

James 1:17
πᾶσα

G3956

pasa

G:A

all

δόσις

G1394

dosis

G:N-F

gift

ἀγαθὴ

G0018

agathē

G:A / G:ADV

good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

δώρημα

G1434

dōrēma

G:N-N

free gift

τέλειον

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

ἄνωθέν

G0509

anōthen

G:ADV

from above/again

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

καταβαῖνον

G2597

katabainon

G:V

to come/go down

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πατρὸς

G3962

patros

G:N-M

father

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

φώτων

G5457

phōtōn

G:N-N

light

παρ᾽

G3844

par᾽

G:PREP

from/with/beside

ᾧ

G3739

hō

G:R

which

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔνι

G1762

eni

G:V

there is

παραλλαγὴ

G3883

parallagē

G:N-F

variation

ἢ

G2228

ē

G:CONJ

or

τροπῆς

G5157

tropēs

G:N-F

turning

ἀποσκίασμα.

G0644

aposkiasma

G:N-N

shadow

James 1:18
βουληθεὶς

G1014

boulētheis

G:V

to plan

ἀπεκύησεν

G0616

apekuēsen

G:V

to generate

ἡμᾶς

G3165

hēmas

G:P-1

me

λόγῳ

G3056

logō

G:N-M

word

ἀληθείας,

G0225

alētheias

G:N-F

truth

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

εἶναι

G1511

einai

G:V

to exist

ἡμᾶς

G3165

hēmas

G:P-1

me

ἀπαρχήν

G0536

aparchēn

G:N-F

firstfruits

τινα

G5100

tina

G:X

one

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

κτισμάτων.¶

G2938

ktismatōn

G:N-N

creature

Related passages

James 1:2–4

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KJV

WEB

BSB

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

KJV

2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

WEB

2Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, 3knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, right after its opening greeting; this entry runs from verse 2 to verse 4.

Context (BSB)

James 1:1

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
James 1:2
Πᾶσαν

G3956

Pasan

G:A

all

χαρὰν

G5479

charan

G:N-F

joy

ἡγήσασθε,

G2233

hēgēsasthe

G:V

to govern

ἀδελφοί

G0080

adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου,

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

ὅταν

G3752

hotan

G:CONJ

when(-ever)

πειρασμοῖς

G3986H

peirasmois

G:N-M

temptation/testing: testing

περιπέσητε

G4045

peripesēte

G:V

to fall upon

ποικίλοις,

G4164

poikilois

G:A

various

James 1:3
γινώσκοντες

G1097

ginōskontes

G:V

to know

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

δοκίμιον

G1383

dokimion

G:N-N

testing

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

πίστεως

G4102G

pisteōs

G:N-F

faith

κατεργάζεται

G2716

katergazetai

G:V

to workout/produce

ὑπομονήν·

G5281

hupomonēn

G:N-F

perseverance

James 1:4
ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ὑπομονὴ

G5281

hupomonē

G:N-F

perseverance

ἔργον

G2041

ergon

G:N-N

work

τέλειον

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

ἐχέτω,

G2192

echetō

G:V

to have/be

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

ἦτε

G1510

ēte

G:V

to be

τέλειοι

G5046

teleioi

G:A

perfect

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁλόκληροι

G3648

holoklēroi

G:A

whole

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

μηδενὶ

G3367

mēdeni

G:A

nothing

λειπόμενοι.

G3007

leipomenoi

G:V

to lack

Related passages

James 1:12

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KJV

WEB

BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

WEB

Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry is verse 12 on its own.

Context (BSB)

James 1:11

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

James 1:13

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
μακάριος

G3107

makarios

G:A

blessed

ἀνὴρ

G0435G

anēr

G:N-M

man

ὃς

G3739

hos

G:R

which

ὑπομένει

G5278

hupomenei

G:V

to remain/endure

πειρασμόν,

G3986H

peirasmon

G:N-M

temptation/testing: testing

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

δόκιμος

G1384

dokimos

G:A

tested

γενόμενος

G1096

genomenos

G:V

to be

λήμψεται

G2983

lēmpsetai

G:V

to take

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

στέφανον

G4735

stephanon

G:N-M

crown

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ζωῆς

G2222

zōēs

G:N-F

life

ὃν

G3739

hon

G:R

which

ἐπηγγείλατο

G1861

epēngeilato

G:V

to profess

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριος

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαπῶσιν

G0025

agapōsin

G:V

to love

αὐτόν.¶

G0846

auton

G:P

it/s/he

Related passages

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James 1:4

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

KJV

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

WEB

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, near the start of the letter; this entry is verse 4 on its own.

Context (BSB)

James 1:3

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ὑπομονὴ

G5281

hupomonē

G:N-F

perseverance

ἔργον

G2041

ergon

G:N-N

work

τέλειον

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

ἐχέτω,

G2192

echetō

G:V

to have/be

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

ἦτε

G1510

ēte

G:V

to be

τέλειοι

G5046

teleioi

G:A

perfect

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁλόκληροι

G3648

holoklēroi

G:A

whole

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

μηδενὶ

G3367

mēdeni

G:A

nothing

λειπόμενοι.

G3007

leipomenoi

G:V

to lack

Related passages

James 5:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

KJV

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

WEB

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, in a passage that calls its readers to be patient until the Lord's coming.

Context (BSB)

James 5:10

Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

James 5:12

Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ἰδοὺ

G2400

idou

G:INJ

look!

μακαρίζομεν

G3106

makarizomen

G:V

to bless

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

ὑπομείναντας·

G5278

hupomeinantas

G:V

to remain/endure

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ὑπομονὴν

G5281

hupomonēn

G:N-F

perseverance

Ἰὼβ

G2492

Iōb

N:N-M-P

Job

ἠκούσατε

G0191

ēkousate

G:V

to hear

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

τέλος

G5056

telos

G:N-N

goal/tax

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

εἴδετε,

G1492H

eidete

G:V

to perceive: see

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

πολύσπλαγχνός

G4184

polusplagchnos

G:A

very compassionate

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριος

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οἰκτίρμων.¶

G3629

oiktirmōn

G:A

compassionate

Related passages

Suffering, hope and endurance, in Romans

Romans 5:3–4

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope.

KJV

3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

WEB

3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; 4and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, after saying that those justified through faith have peace with God; this entry joins verses 3 and 4.

Context (BSB)

Romans 5:2

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:5

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Romans 5:3
οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

μόνον

G3441

monon

G:A

alone

δέ,

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

καυχώμεθα

G2744

kauchōmetha

G:V

to boast

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ταῖς

G3588

tais

G:T

the/this/who

θλίψεσιν

G2347

thlipsesin

G:N-F

pressure

εἰδότες

G6063

eidotes

G:V

to know

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

θλῖψις

G2347

thlipsis

G:N-F

pressure

ὑπομονὴν

G5281

hupomonēn

G:N-F

perseverance

κατεργάζεται,

G2716

katergazetai

G:V

to workout/produce

Romans 5:4
ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ὑπομονὴ

G5281

hupomonē

G:N-F

perseverance

δοκιμήν,

G1382

dokimēn

G:N-F

test

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

δοκιμὴ

G1382

dokimē

G:N-F

test

ἐλπίδα·

G1680

elpida

G:N-F

hope

Related passages

Romans 12:12

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

KJV

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

WEB

rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, in a list of instructions that opens with sincere love.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:11

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 12:13

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἐλπίδι

G1680

elpidi

G:N-F

hope

χαίροντες,

G5463

chairontes

G:V

to rejoice

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

θλίψει

G2347

thlipsei

G:N-F

pressure

ὑπομένοντες,

G5278

hupomenontes

G:V

to remain/endure

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

προσευχῇ

G4335

proseuchēa

G:N-F

prayer

προσκαρτεροῦντες,

G4342

proskarterountes

G:V

to continue in/with

Related passages

Romans 8:28

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

KJV

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

WEB

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

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, in a passage about the sufferings of the present time.

Context (BSB)

Romans 8:27

And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Romans 8:29

For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Οἴδαμεν

G6063

Oidamen

G:V

to know

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαπῶσιν

G0025

agapōsin

G:V

to love

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸν

G2316

theon

G:N-M/F

God

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

συνεργεῖ

G4903

sunergei

G:V

to work with

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἀγαθόν,

G0018

agathon

G:A / G:ADV

good

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

κατὰ

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

πρόθεσιν

G4286

prothesin

G:N-F

purpose

κλητοῖς

G2822

klētois

G:A

called

οὖσιν.

G1510

ousin

G:V

to be

Related passages

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Romans 15:4

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

KJV

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

WEB

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through perseverance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, after saying that the strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak.

Context (BSB)

Romans 15:3

For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

Romans 15:5

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ὅσα

G3745

hosa

G:K

just as/how much

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

προεγράφη

G4270

proegraphē

G:V

to write/designate

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἡμετέραν

G1473

hēmeteran

G:P-1

I/we

διδασκαλίαν

G1319

didaskalian

G:N-F

teaching

ἐγράφη,

G1125

egraphē

G:V

to write

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ὑπομονῆς

G5281

hupomonēs

G:N-F

perseverance

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

παρακλήσεως

G3874

paraklēseōs

G:N-F

encouragement

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

γραφῶν

G1124

graphōn

G:N-F

a writing

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἐλπίδα

G1680

elpida

G:N-F

hope

ἔχωμεν.¶

G2192

echōmen

G:V

to have/be

Related passages

Running with endurance, in Hebrews

Hebrews 10:36

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

KJV

For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

WEB

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

From the letter to the Hebrews, whose author is not named, after it reminds its readers of the suffering they endured in their early days.

Context (BSB)

Hebrews 10:35

So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

Hebrews 10:37

For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ὑπομονῆς

G5281

hupomonēs

G:N-F

perseverance

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἔχετε

G2192

echete

G:V

to have/be

χρείαν,

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

ποιήσαντες

G4160G

poiēsantes

G:V

to do/make: do

κομίσησθε

G2865

komisēsthe

G:V

to bring/be repaid

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπαγγελίαν.

G1860

epangelian

G:N-F

promise

Related passages

Hebrews 12:1–3

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

1Therefore, 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. 2Let 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. 3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

KJV

1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

WEB

1Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary, fainting in your souls.

From the letter to the Hebrews, whose author is not named, right after its chapter on those commended for their faith; this entry runs from verse 1 to verse 3.

Context (BSB)

Hebrews 11:40

God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.

Hebrews 12:4

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Hebrews 12:1
Τοιγαροῦν

G5105

Toigaroun

G:CONJ

therefore

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἡμεῖς

G3165

hēmeis

G:P-1

me

τοσοῦτον

G5118

tosouton

G:K

so great

ἔχοντες

G2192

echontes

G:V

to have/be

περικείμενον

G4029

perikeimenon

G:V

to surround

ἡμῖν

G3165

hēmin

G:P-1

me

νέφος

G3509

nephos

G:N-N

cloud

μαρτύρων,

G3144

marturōn

G:N-M

witness

ὄγκον

G3591

ogkon

G:N-M

impediment

ἀποθέμενοι

G0659

apothemenoi

G:V

to put aside

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

εὐπερίστατον

G2139

euperistaton

G:A

thwarting

ἁμαρτίαν,

G0266

hamartian

G:N-F

sin

δι᾽

G1223

di᾽

G:PREP

through/because of

ὑπομονῆς

G5281

hupomonēs

G:N-F

perseverance

τρέχωμεν

G5143

trechōmen

G:V

to run

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

προκείμενον

G4295

prokeimenon

G:V

to set before

ἡμῖν

G3165

hēmin

G:P-1

me

ἀγῶνα

G0073

agōna

G:N-M

fight

Hebrews 12:2
ἀφορῶντες

G0872

aphorōntes

G:V

to consider

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

πίστεως

G4102G

pisteōs

G:N-F

faith

ἀρχηγὸν

G0747

archēgon

G:N-M

founder

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τελειωτὴν

G5051

teleiōtēn

G:N-M

finisher

Ἰησοῦν,

G2424G

Iēsoun

N:N-M-P

Jesus

ὃς

G3739

hos

G:R

which

ἀντὶ

G0473

anti

G:PREP

for

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

προκειμένης

G4295

prokeimenēs

G:V

to set before

αὐτῷ

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

χαρᾶς

G5479

charas

G:N-F

joy

ὑπέμεινεν

G5278

hupemeinen

G:V

to remain/endure

σταυρὸν

G4716

stauron

G:N-M

cross

αἰσχύνης

G0152

aischunēs

G:N-F

shame

καταφρονήσας,

G2706

kataphronēsas

G:V

to despise

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

δεξιᾷ

G1188

dexia

G:A

right

τε

G5037

te

G:CONJ

and/both

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θρόνου

G2362

thronou

G:N-M

throne

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

κεκάθικεν.¶

G2523

kekathiken

G:V

to seat

Hebrews 12:3
ἀναλογίσασθε

G0357

analogisasthe

G:V

to consider

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

τοιαύτην

G5108

toiautēn

G:D

such as this

ὑπομεμενηκότα

G5278

hupomemenēkota

G:V

to remain/endure

ὑπὸ

G5259G

hupo

G:PREP

by/under: by

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἁμαρτωλῶν

G0268

hamartōlōn

G:A

sinful

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἑαυτὸν

G1438

he'auton

G:F-3

themself

ἀντιλογίαν,

G0485

antilogian

G:N-F

dispute

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

κάμητε

G2577G

kamēte

G:V

be weary/sick: weak

ταῖς

G3588

tais

G:T

the/this/who

ψυχαῖς

G5590G

psuchais

G:N-F

soul

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ἐκλυόμενοι.

G1590

ekluomenoi

G:V

to faint

Related passages

Strength to endure, in Colossians, 1 Corinthians and Philippians

Colossians 1:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

KJV

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

WEB

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy,

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, in the prayer that the writers say they have not stopped offering for its readers.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Colossians 1:12

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

πάσῃ

G3956

pasē

G:A

all

δυνάμει

G1411

dunamei

G:N-F

power

δυναμούμενοι

G1412

dunamoumenoi

G:V

to empower

κατὰ

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

κράτος

G2904

kratos

G:N-N

power

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

δόξης

G1391

doxēs

G:N-F

glory

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

πᾶσαν

G3956

pasan

G:A

all

ὑπομονὴν

G5281

hupomonēn

G:N-F

perseverance

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μακροθυμίαν

G3115

makrothumian

G:N-F

patience

Related passages

1 Corinthians 10:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

KJV

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

WEB

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Paul, writing to the church in Corinth, after recalling what happened to Israel in the wilderness as examples.

Context (BSB)

1 Corinthians 10:12

So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
πειρασμὸς

G3986G

peirasmos

G:N-M

temptation/testing: temptation

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

εἴληφεν

G2983

eilēphen

G:V

to take

εἰ

G1487H

ei

G:COND

if: not

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἀνθρώπινος·

G0442

anthrōpinos

G:A

human

πιστὸς

G4103

pistos

G:A / G:ADV

faithful

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεός,

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

ὃς

G3739

hos

G:R

which

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἐάσει

G1439

easei

G:V

to allow

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

πειρασθῆναι

G3985G

peirasthēnai

G:V

to test/tempt: tempt

ὑπὲρ

G5228

huper

G:PREP

above/for

ὃ

G3739

ho

G:R

which

δύνασθε,

G1410

dunasthe

G:V

be able

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

ποιήσει

G4160G

poiēsei

G:V

to do/make: do

σὺν

G4862

sun

G:PREP

with

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

πειρασμῷ

G3986G

peirasmō

G:N-M

temptation/testing: temptation

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἔκβασιν

G1545

ekbasin

G:N-F

way out

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

δύνασθαι

G1410

dunasthai

G:V

be able

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

ὑπενεγκεῖν.¶

G5297

hupenegkein

G:V

to endure

Related passages

Philippians 4:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

WEB

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Paul, writing to the church in Philippi; he is speaking of himself and of having learned to be content.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 4:12

I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.

Philippians 4:14

Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ἰσχύω

G2480

ischuō

G:V

be strong

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

ἐνδυναμοῦντί

G1743

endunamounti

G:V

to strengthen

με

G3165

me

G:P-1

me

Χριστῷ.

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

Related passages

Verses to pray, send and memorize

  • A verse to pray

    For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

    Romans 15:4

    BSB

  • A verse to send to someone

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

    James 1:12

    BSB

  • A short verse to memorize

    Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

    Romans 12:12

    BSB

14 verses, from 6 books:

  • Romans (4)
  • 1 Corinthians (1)
  • Philippians (1)
  • Colossians (1)
  • Hebrews (2)
  • James (5)

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