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Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
God is described here as the God of hope, not only the giver of hope.
Bible Verses
Scriptures on Hope
Scriptures on hope, encouragement, strength, and trusting God.
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Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Faith gives spiritual weight to hope when we cannot yet see the outcome.
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Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Waiting on God is not passive. It is a way of receiving strength.
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Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Strength is rooted in Christ, not self-sufficiency.
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Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
God is both shelter and strength in trouble.
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Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.”
God's presence is the foundation for courage and strength.
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2 Corinthians 12:9
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
God's strength meets us most deeply when we feel weak.
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Nehemiah 8:10
“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Joy in God becomes strength for the heart.
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Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength.”
This verse piles up images of God as strength and safety.
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Ephesians 6:10
“Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Christian strength is found in the Lord's might.
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Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.”
Strength is joined with trust and help.
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Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart.”
God remains strength when body and heart feel weak.
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Psalm 29:11
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.”
God gives both strength and peace.
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Psalm 138:3
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”
God strengthens the soul in answer to prayer.
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Habakkuk 3:19
“The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet.”
God gives strength for difficult terrain.
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Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation.”
Strength and salvation are held together in praise.
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1 Chronicles 16:11
“Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.”
Strength is something we seek from the Lord.
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Psalm 18:32
“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
God equips His people with strength.
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Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
God's strength answers fear.
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Psalm 118:14
“The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
The psalmist turns strength into praise.
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Psalm 119:28
“My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.”
God's word gives strength to a heavy soul.
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Isaiah 12:2
“The Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
This verse names God as strength and salvation.
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Isaiah 40:29
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
God gives power to the faint.
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Daniel 10:19
“Fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong.”
This word speaks peace and strength to a fearful heart.
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2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”
God's faithfulness strengthens and guards His people.
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1 Peter 5:10
“The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
God strengthens and settles His people after suffering.
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Colossians 1:11
“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power.”
Paul prays for strength that comes from God's power.
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1 Corinthians 16:13
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
This verse calls believers to courage and strength.
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Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.”
Courage comes from God's command and presence.
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Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them.”
God calls His people to strength instead of fear.