Quotes About Endurance

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.

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lordís coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.

You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lordís coming is near.

Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Jobís perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.

How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

For it is better, if it is Godís will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

So then, those who suffer according to Godís will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father.

So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.