Bible verses for encouragement

The verses

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

   Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

   1 Thessalonians 5:11

   Encouragement is a job for all of us.

2. Isaiah 41:10

   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 righteous right hand.

   Isaiah 41:10

   God’s presence is the reason not to fear.

3. Joshua 1:9

   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.”

   Joshua 1:9

   Spoken to Joshua at a frightening new beginning.

4. Galatians 6:9

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

   Galatians 6:9

   Keep going; the harvest comes in time.

5. Hebrews 10:24–25

   And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. 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 10:24–25

   Don’t give up meeting together.

6. Romans 15:4

   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

   Scripture was written to give us hope.

7. Psalm 27:14

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

   Psalm 27:14

   Wait for the LORD, and take heart.

8. Philippians 1:6

   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 1:6

   God finishes what he starts in you.

Send one today

Think of one person who is having a hard week. Send them one verse and one line of your own: “Thinking of you today.” That is how 1 Thessalonians 5:11 becomes real.