Bible Verses About Encouragement

27 verses in the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Sometimes all a person needs is a reminder that they aren't finished, forgotten, or alone. The Bible is full of encouragement, much of it written to people facing real pressure. These verses speak of God's presence, his good plans, and the value of not giving up. They are also meant to be shared: the Bible tells us to encourage one another daily. Read one for yourself, then consider sending one to someone who has been on your mind.

Joshua 1:9

KJV

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
BSB

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:6

KJV

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
BSB

Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Isaiah 41:10

KJV

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Isaiah 40:31

KJV

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
BSB

But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

KJV

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
BSB

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Hebrews 10:24

KJV

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
BSB

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10:25

KJV

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
BSB

Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 3:13

KJV

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
BSB

But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Romans 15:4

KJV

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
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.
Romans 15:5

KJV

Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
BSB

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
Romans 8:28

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.
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.
Philippians 1:6

KJV

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
BSB

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:13

KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
2 Thessalonians 2:16

KJV

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
BSB

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
2 Thessalonians 2:17

KJV

Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
BSB

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
Galatians 6:9

KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
BSB

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthians 4:16

KJV

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
BSB

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
Psalm 31:24

KJV

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
BSB

Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
Psalm 121:1

KJV

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
BSB

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
Psalm 121:2

KJV

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
BSB

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Zephaniah 3:17

KJV

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
BSB

The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Jeremiah 29:11

KJV

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
BSB

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
1 Corinthians 15:58

KJV

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Psalm 55:22

KJV

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
BSB

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Proverbs 12:25

KJV

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
BSB

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Colossians 3:23

KJV

And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
BSB

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
John 16:33

KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
BSB

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

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