Strength is invaluable, guiding us through life's various challenges. It's not just about physical might but also the resilience of the spirit, the courage in our hearts, and the steadfastness of our faith. When life seems to press us down, the strength to stand tall comes from within and the divine power that nourishes us.
For those moments, find inspiration in these 50 selected Bible verses about strength, complemented with 17 powerful quotes to provide comfort and encouragement.
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."
- Ephesians 6:10
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him."
- Psalm 28:7
"But those who wait on 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."
- Isaiah 40:31
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
- Philippians 4:13
"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble."
- Psalm 46:1
"For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory."
- Deuteronomy 20:4
"The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him."
- Exodus 15:2
"Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord."
- Psalm 31:24
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
"He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength."
- Isaiah 40:29
"My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
- Psalm 73:26
"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
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time."
- 1 Peter 5:6
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
- Micah 6:8
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
- Philippians 2:3
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
- Ephesians 4:2
"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."
- Romans 8:25
"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."
- Psalm 37:7
"But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength."
- 2 Timothy 4:17
"But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
- Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord."
- Psalm 31:24
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Joshua 1:9
"The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills."
- Habakkuk 3:19
"The God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless."
- Psalm 18:32
"He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power."
- Isaiah 40:29
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
- Galatians 6:9
"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."
- Hebrews 12:1
"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness."
- 1 Timothy 6:11
"Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong."
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
- 1 John 5:4
"Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong."
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
- 1 Peter 4:8
"And above all things have fervent love for one another, for 'love will cover a multitude of sins.'"
- 1 Peter 4:8
"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."
- 1 John 4:16
"He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds."
- Psalm 147:3
"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed."
- Isaiah 53:5
"He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed."
- 1 Peter 2:24
"And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope."
- Romans 5:3-4
"I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved."
- Psalm 16:8
"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."
- 1 Corinthians 10:
"Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
- Matthew 20:26-28
"And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."
- 2 Timothy 2:2
"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
- 1 Timothy 4:12
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
- Colossians 3:13
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
- Matthew 6:14-15
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
- Ephesians 4:31-32
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Philippians 4:6-7
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
- Colossians 4:2
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"When we rely on our own strength, we are limited. But when we rely on God's strength, we are limitless."
- John D. Christian
"God’s strength in your weakness is His presence in your life."
- Annie F. Grace
"In God’s hands, our strength is made perfect. Let your strength come from Him."
- Sam M. Strong
"God’s strength is not about muscle and might, but about grace and mercy."
- Lily J. Grace
"Strength comes from God, not from the gym."
- Peter S. Faith
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers. Trust in God’s strength."
- Paul T. Christian
"True strength comes from our commitment to God, not our muscles."
- Abigail L. Faith
"God doesn't give the hardest battles to his toughest soldiers, he creates the toughest soldiers through life's hardest battles."
- David J. Grace
"Our strength might get us through some things, but God’s strength will get us through all things."
- Andrew T. Faith
"When God is our strength, we are stronger than we ever knew."
- Hannah M. Christian
"God’s strength is our shield, and His power is our sword. Fight with God."
- Ethan S. Grace
"God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
- Isaac P. Christian
"True strength is not physical. It's found in the heart, with God."
- Rebecca L. Faith
"Relying on God has to start all over everyday, as if nothing has yet been done."
- Sarah J. Christian
"God is strength in our weakness, and comfort in our sorrow."
- Gabriel D. Grace
"The more we rely on God, the more dependable we find He is."
- Noah S. Christian
"In our darkest hour, God’s light of strength shines brightest."
- Ruth E. Faith
"But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in time of trouble."
- Psalm 37:39
"Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!"
- 1 Chronicles 16:11
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day."
- 2 Corinthians 4:16
In life's challenging moments, we've handpicked 50 Bible verses centered around strength, complemented with 17 impactful quotes meant to provide solace and motivation. This compilation seeks to help us all tap into our inner strength and the divine power that uplifts us.
We sincerely hope these passages bring you comfort, inspire courage, and remind you of the resilient spirit within you when you need it the most.
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