Bible Verses About Perseverance

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

Some goals take years, and some trials last longer than we expected. The Bible often compares the life of faith to a long race, run with endurance rather than speed. These verses speak to anyone in the middle of something hard: a recovery, a degree, a difficult relationship, or a calling that feels slow. They promise that perseverance isn't wasted; it builds character and leads somewhere good. Keep going, one step at a time.

James 1:12

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.
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.
James 1:2

KJV

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
BSB

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
James 1:3

KJV

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
BSB

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:4

KJV

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

Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Romans 5:3

KJV

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
BSB

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 5:4

KJV

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
BSB

perseverance, character; and character, hope.
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.
Hebrews 12:1

KJV

Wherefore 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,
BSB

Therefore, 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.
Hebrews 12:2

KJV

Looking 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.
BSB

Let 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.
Hebrews 10:36

KJV

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

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Hebrews 10:23

KJV

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
BSB

Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Philippians 3:14

KJV

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
BSB

I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7

KJV

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
BSB

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
1 Corinthians 9:24

KJV

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
BSB

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
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.
2 Corinthians 4:8

KJV

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
BSB

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 4:9

KJV

Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
BSB

persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
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.
2 Corinthians 4:17

KJV

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
2 Thessalonians 3:13

KJV

But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
BSB

But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Romans 12:12

KJV

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

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
Romans 2:7

KJV

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
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.
Colossians 1:11

KJV

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

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
Revelation 2:10

KJV

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
BSB

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Matthew 24:13

KJV

But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
BSB

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
2 Peter 1:5

KJV

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
2 Peter 1:6

KJV

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
BSB

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
Psalm 27:14

KJV

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
BSB

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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