What Does the Bible Say About Strengthen Yourself?

1 Samuel 30:6 ESV / 20 helpful votes

And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.

Hebrews 12:12-13 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.

Ephesians 6:10 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

2 Timothy 2:1-26 ESV / 10 helpful votes

You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 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. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. ...

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Psalm 2:8 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

2 Timothy 4:17 ESV / 6 helpful votes

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.

Revelation 3:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God.

1 John 5:19 ESV / 5 helpful votes

We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

1 John 5:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes

For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

Romans 12:1-2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

John 3:3 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Luke 9:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,

Proverbs 16:9 ESV / 5 helpful votes

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

2 Chronicles 23:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes

But in the seventh year Jehoiada took courage and entered into a covenant with the commanders of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri.

1 Kings 20:22 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Then the prophet came near to the king of Israel and said to him, “Come, strengthen yourself, and consider well what you have to do, for in the spring the king of Syria will come up against you.”

1 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

Matthew 24:1-51 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. ...

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV / 4 helpful votes

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

2 Timothy 4:6-8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

Romans 5:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Acts 2:41 ESV / 3 helpful votes

So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.

Matthew 24:1-25:46 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. ...

Isaiah 61:7 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy.

Proverbs 29:18 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

1 John 2:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him:

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Ephesians 3:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,

Acts 2:38 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

John 15:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.

John 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Matthew 24:24 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Matthew 13:1-58 ESV / 2 helpful votes

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, ...

Matthew 11:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.

Matthew 4:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Isaiah 7:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Nehemiah 2:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Then I replied to them, “The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we his servants will arise and build, but you have no portion or right or claim in Jerusalem.”

2 Samuel 8:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.

Genesis 12:1-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to go to the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, ...

42 Bible Verses about Strengthen Yourself

1 Samuel 30:6 ESV / 20 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 12:12-13 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 6:10 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 2:1-26 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 2:8 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 4:17 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Revelation 3:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 John 5:19 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 John 5:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 12:1-2 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:3 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 9:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 16:9 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Chronicles 23:1 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Kings 20:22 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 24:1-51 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 4:6-8 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 5:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 2:41 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 24:1-25:46 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 61:7 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 29:18 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 John 2:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 3:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 2:38 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 15:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 24:24 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 13:1-58 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 11:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 4:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 7:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Nehemiah 2:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Samuel 8:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Genesis 12:1-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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