Quotes About Perseverance

They were all encouraged and took some food themselves.

But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.

The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.

Paul gathered a bundle of sticks, and as he laid them on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself to his hand.

Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.

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

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

perseverance, character; and character, hope.

I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”

And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

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.

This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:

Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.

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.

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

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

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;