Encouraging Words from Above: 101 Uplifting Bible Verses to Fill Your Heart with Hope and Strength

12/28/2024

Very short Bible verses


Here are some very short Bible verses that are easy to remember and share:

**Encouragement**

* "For God is my rock and salvation" (Psalm 42:1)
* "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with gratitude, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6)
* "I can do all this through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13)

**Comfort**

* "Fear not, for I have overcome the world" (John 16:33)
* "God is our refuge and strength" (Psalm 46:1)
* "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you" (Psalm 55:22)

**Wisdom**

* "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5)
* "Seek wisdom from above" (James 1:5)
* "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10)

**Salvation**

* "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16)
* "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved" (Acts 16:31)
* "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13)

**Love**

* "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37)
* "Love one another as I have loved you" (John 15:12)
* "God is love" (1 John 4:8)

These are just a few examples of very short Bible verses that can be inspiring, comforting, wise, or salvific.


100 short Bible verses


Here are 100 short Bible verses, along with a brief explanation or application for each:

**God's Character**

1. God is love (1 John 4:8)
2. God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1)
3. God is holy (Revelation 15:4)
4. God is just (Deuteronomy 32:4)
5. God is merciful (Exodus 34:6)

**Salvation**

6. For God so loved the world... (John 3:16)
7. All have sinned and fallen short of glory (Romans 3:23)
8. But God demonstrates His own love toward us... (Romans 5:8)
9. If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved (Romans 10:9)
10. It is by grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:8)

**Faith**

11. Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)
12. Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ (Romans 10:17)
13. Trust in the Lord with all your heart... (Proverbs 3:5)

**Forgiveness**

14. If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you (Matthew 6:14)
15. God has chosen to save those who believe through grace (Ephesians 2:8)
16. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1)

**Hope**

17. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19)
18. For I know that my Redeemer lives... (Job 19:25)
19. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes... (Revelation 21:4)

**Love**

20. Love is patient, love is kind... (1 Corinthians 13:4)
21. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends (John 15:13)
22. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength (Mark 12:30)

**Prayer**

23. Pray without ceasing... (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
24. If you ask anything according to His will, He hears you (1 John 5:14)
25. Do not be anxious about anything... but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6)

**Wisdom**

26. Fear the Lord and the king... (Proverbs 24:21)
27. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10)
28. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6)

**Perseverance**

29. Consider it joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials... (James 1:2)
30. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us (Hebrews 12:1)
31. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair... (2 Corinthians 4:8)

**Encouragement**

32. For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
33. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21)
34. Rejoice always... pray without ceasing... and in everything give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

**Humility**

35. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall (Proverbs 16:18)
36. Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up (James 4:10)
37. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6)

**Witness**

38. You are the light of the world... let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:14-16)
39. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... (Matthew 28:19)
40. We are not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God to save everyone who believes (Romans 1:16)

**Endurance**

41. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials... (James 1:2)
42. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us (Hebrews 12:1)
43. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13)

**Wisdom in Trials**

44. Consider it joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials... (James 1:2)
45. You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; nor to blackness, nor to gloom nor to the glory of His presence (Hebrews 12:18-21)

**God's Sovereignty**

46. The Lord does as He pleases... (Psalm 115:3)
47. In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind (Job 12:10)
48. God has chosen to save those who believe through grace (Ephesians 2:8)

**Evangelism**

49. You are the light of the world... let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:14-16)
50. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations... (Matthew 28:19)

**Fear Not**

51. Fear not, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God (Isaiah 43:4)
52. For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)

**Hope in the Midst of Suffering**

53. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair... (2 Corinthians 4:8)
54. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials... (James 1:2)
55. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28)

**God's Faithfulness**

56. For the Lord is faithful and will not forget your labor of love, because you have shown Him service from the heart (1 Corinthians 15:58)
57. God has chosen to save those who believe through grace (Ephesians 2:8)
58. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28)

**The Bible**

59. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)
60. The word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword... (Hebrews 4:12)
61. Every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God is pure... (Matthew 12:34)

**God's Word**

62. For everyone who partakes only of milk is not skilled in the word of righteousness, for he is an infant (Hebrews 5:13-14)
63. You have been given the gift of God—the Spirit—just as faith worked effectively through Abraham (2 Corinthians 9:8)
64. The words that I speak to you are spirit and are truth... (John 6:63)

**The Christian Life**

65. Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses around us, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles... (Hebrews 12:1)
66. Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind... (Romans 12:2)

**Perseverance in Prayer**

67. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like the pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words... (Matthew 6:7)
68. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you (Luke 11:9)

**The Power of God**

69. You are the God in whom my faith puts its trust; Do not let me be put to shame nor let my enemies rejoice over me... (Psalm 31:1-2)
70. With God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26)
71. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us (2 Corinthians 4:7)

**God's Wisdom**

72. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom... (Proverbs 9:10)
73. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him (James 1:5)
74. God has chosen the foolish things of this world to shame the wise; God has chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong... (1 Corinthians 1:27-28)

**The Cross**

75. For the message they preached was not something about themselves, but all about Jesus Christ... (Acts 8:5)
76. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him (2 Corinthians 5:21)
77. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong... (1 Corinthians 1:27-28)

**The Resurrection**

78. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still guilty of sin... (1 Corinthians 15:17)
79. But since we have already obtained this glory [the resurrection], let us consider whether we will suffer in the flesh... (Hebrews 2:9-10)
80. The last enemy to be destroyed is death (1 Corinthians 15:26)

**The Return of Jesus**

81. We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, or to grieve like the rest of mankind... (1 Thessalonians 4:13)
82. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and that it will be the same way for us... (Philippians 3:10-11)
83. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away... (Revelation 21:1)

**God's Love**

84. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him (John 3:16)
85. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life... (John 3:16)

**The Holy Spirit**

86. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever (John 14:16)
87. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go out and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you (John 15:16)

**The Church**

88. The church of God which is at Corinth... (1 Corinthians 1:2)
89. And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals.” (Revelation 5:9)
90. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them (Matthew 18:20)

**Salvation**

91. The way of peace they have not known; there is calm before them, but now all disarray... (Micah 3:2-4)
92. And you will ask in my name, and I will do it—that the Father may be glorified in the Son— (John 14:13)
93. All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation... (2 Corinthians 5:18)

**Forgiveness**

94. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors... (Matthew 6:12)
95. And when you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you your wrongdoing (Mark 11:25-26)
96. Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21)

**The Gospel**

97. For God did not send his Son into the world to judge it, but so that we might have life through him... (John 3:17)
98. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved— (Acts 4:12)

**The Christian's Hope**

99. Since you have been given a new birth as newborn babies, desire the pure milk of God’s word so that you can grow up and be protected... (1 Peter 2:2)
100. And this hope is the strong and steadfast anchor for your souls; it enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain (Hebrews 6:19)

These short Bible verses are meant to provide a brief taste of God's wisdom, love, and power as revealed in Scripture. They can be used as a starting point for meditation, prayer, or sharing with others.


Bible verse short but meaningful


Here are some short and meaningful Bible verses:

1. **John 3:16** - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Short, powerful, and summarizes the Gospel!

2. **Philippians 4:13** - "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

A great reminder of God's strength and ability to overcome any challenge.

3. **John 14:27** - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled or worried."

A comforting verse about the peace that only Jesus can provide.

4. **Psalm 23:4** - "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me."

A reassuring verse about God's presence in difficult times.

5. **1 Corinthians 13:13** - "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

A reminder that love is the most important fruit of the Spirit.

6. **Matthew 22:37-40** - "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And a second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

A concise summary of the two most important commands in Christianity.

7. **Romans 8:28** - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

A reassuring verse about God's sovereignty and goodness.

These verses are short, yet packed with meaning and encouragement!


Short Bible verses about life


Here are some short Bible verses about life:

1. **Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;** (Proverbs 3:5) - Don't rely on yourself, trust God.
2. **For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."** (Jeremiah 29:11) - God has good plans for your life.
3. **Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."** (Matthew 11:28) - Find rest in Jesus.
4. **Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with gratitude in your hearts, present your requests to God."** (Philippians 4:6-7) - Don't worry, pray instead.
5. **For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."** (John 3:16) - Jesus loves you and wants to give you eternal life.
6. **Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!""** (Psalm 46:10) - Know God's presence and peace.
7. **This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"** (Psalm 118:24) - Celebrate every day as a gift from God.
8. **And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose."** (Romans 8:28) - Trust that God is working everything out for your good.
9. **Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”** (Mark 12:30) - Prioritize loving God above all else.
10. **For I can do all this through him who gives me strength."** (Philippians 4:13) - Rely on God's strength to overcome challenges.

These short Bible verses offer encouragement, comfort, and guidance for living a fulfilling life in Jesus Christ.


Short Bible verses for students


Short Bible verses can be a great way to help students remember and apply biblical truths. Here are some examples of short Bible verses that are suitable for students:

**Inspiration and Encouragement**

1. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
2. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
3. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

**Wisdom and Guidance**

1. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
2. "Seek wisdom from God; counsel is mine to give. Understanding is mine." - Proverbs 2:6 (NIV)
3. "God does speak, sometimes in a still small voice." - 1 Kings 19:12 (NIV)

**Faith and Perseverance**

1. "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." - Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
2. "For the righteous will never waver; they will be like a tree planted in water, sending out roots toward the stream." - Psalm 1:5-6 (NIV)
3. "You will show me the path of life; You will make your ways known to me; With all my heart I will fear no evil." - Psalm 16:8 (NIV)

**Love and Relationships**

1. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”" - Mark 12:30 (NIV)
2. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." - Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
3. "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34 (NIV)

**Prayer and Worship**

1. "Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you wonderful things." - Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
2. "May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 (NIV)
3. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

These short Bible verses can be used as:

* Inspirational quotes for student planners or journals
* Memory verse reminders for daily devotionals or reflection times
* Discussion starters for small group Bible studies or class discussions
* Motivational phrases for posters, stickers, or other visual reminders

Remember to encourage students to reflect on the meaning and application of these verses in their own lives.


60 short Bible verses


Here are 60 short Bible verses that you may find inspiring and uplifting:

1. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
2. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." - 1 Corinthians 13:4
3. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
4. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
5. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”" - Jeremiah 29:11
6. "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Mark 12:31
7. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
8. "The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, with streams that never run dry." - Isaiah 58:11
9. "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God.” - Isaiah 43:5
10. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23
11. "Be still and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10
12. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”” - Philippians 4:13
13. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” - Matthew 5:14
14. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18
15. "God did not give us a spirit that makes us cowards, but one that makes us bold.”” - 2 Timothy 1:7
16. “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” - Psalm 32:7
17. "But God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise, and he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”” - 1 Corinthians 1:27
18. “God is our Father; we are his children, and though his children were once slaves to sin, now they serve as good servants.”” - Romans 8:19-21
19. "The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1
20. "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-discipline.”” - 2 Timothy 1:7
21. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” - Psalm 46:1
22. "Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." - 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
23. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation.”” - Psalm 28:1
24. "I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our anxieties about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell—can separate us from God’s love.”” - Romans 8:38-39
25. “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” - Psalm 23:1
26. "God is not a God who is unjust or unfair, but one who is kind and merciful to all people." - Deuteronomy 10:17-18
27. "But the Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”” - Psalm 118:6
28. "You are the God of hope.”” - Romans 15:13
29. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” - Numbers 6:24-26
30. "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." - Romans 8:14
31. “The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.” - Psalm 121:7
32. "You were once alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior.”” - Colossians 1:21
33. "But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been made known.”” - Romans 3:21
34. “The Lord is my strength; I will trust him and never be afraid.”” - Psalm 27:1-3
35. "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
36. “The Lord is my rock, my salvation.” - Psalm 28:1
37. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”” - Philippians 4:6-7
38. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”" - Jeremiah 29:11
39. "God is our Father; we are his children, and though his children were once slaves to sin, now they serve as good servants.”” - Romans 8:19-21
40. “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, with streams that never run dry.” - Isaiah 58:11
41. "But God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise, and he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”” - 1 Corinthians 1:27
42. “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” - Psalm 32:7
43. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
44. "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”” - Luke 12:32
45. “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” - Psalm 23:1
46. "But God did not give us a spirit that makes us cowards, but one that makes us bold.”” - 2 Timothy 1:7
47. “God is our Father; we are his children, and though his children were once slaves to sin, now they serve as good servants.” - Romans 8:19-21
48. "The Lord will be your eternal light, and your days of suffering will come to an end. Your grief will be over." - Isaiah 60:20
49. “You are the God who sees me,” she said. “I have not hidden from you.” - Genesis 16:13
50. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
51. “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, with streams that never run dry.” - Isaiah 58:11
52. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." - John 15:5
53. “The Lord is my rock, my salvation.” - Psalm 28:1
54. "God did not give us a spirit that makes us cowards, but one that makes us bold.”” - 2 Timothy 1:7
55. “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” - Psalm 32:7
56. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18
57. “God is our Father; we are his children, and though his children were once slaves to sin, now they serve as good servants.” - Romans 8:19-21
58. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
59. “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” - Psalm 23:1
60. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”” - Philippians 4:6-7

I hope these short Bible verses bring you encouragement, comfort, and inspiration!


Short Bible verses about strength


Here are some short Bible verses that speak to the topic of strength:

1. **"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."** - Philippians 4:13
2. **"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."** - 2 Corinthians 12:9
3. **"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."** - Psalm 46:1
4. **"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with gratitude, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."** - Philippians 4:6-7
5. **"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."** - Psalm 34:18
6. **"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God."** - Isaiah 41:10
7. **"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you walk through fire, you will not be scorched nor will the flames burn you."** - Isaiah 43:2
8. **"God is my strength, I will trust him."** - Psalm 38:22
9. **"You are strong, you are courageous, you are a warrior!"** (This is not an exact quote from the Bible, but rather a paraphrased encouragement based on biblical themes of strength and courage.)
10. **"I have told you these things so that by my truth you may truly believe. I am the way and the truth and the life."** - John 14:6 (While this verse doesn't directly speak to strength, it reminds us of God's presence and guidance, which can be a source of inner strength.)

These Bible verses remind us that our strength comes from God, and that He is always with us, even in times of weakness or uncertainty.


100 short encouraging Bible verses


Here are 100 short encouraging Bible verses:

1. "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
2. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
3. "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
4. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." - Matthew 5:14 (ESV)
5. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
6. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
7. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2 (ESV)
8. "God is able to bless you abundantly, in all things at all times." - 3 John 1:2 (NKJV)
9. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (NIV)
10. "The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land. He will strengthen your frame and rescue you from a distant place." - Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)

11. "I will never leave you nor forsake you." - Joshua 1:5 (KJV)
12. "God is our Father, and if children, then heirs—of the glory of God." - Romans 8:17 (ESV)
13. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." - John 15:12 (NKJV)
14. "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God." - 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
15. "God is able to give you more than you ask for." - Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)
16. "I am with you always, even until the end of the age." - Matthew 28:20 (ESV)
17. "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever!" - Psalm 138:8 (ESV)
18. "You are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:37 (NIV)
19. "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
20. "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1 (ESV)

21. "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:13-14 (NIV)
22. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
23. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
24. "And God said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase; fill the earth and subdue it.'" - Genesis 1:28 (ESV)
25. "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21 (NIV)

26. "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 (NKJV)
27. "God has chosen the foolish things of this world to shame the wise; God has chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong." - 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 (NIV)
28. "You are not your mistakes, you are not your weaknesses, you are not your failures. You are a child of God, and he loves you!" - Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
29. "I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, will be able to separate us from the love of God." - Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
30. "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him I take refuge." - Psalm 28:7 (NKJV)

31. "You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, his own special people, that you should show forth the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." - 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
32. "The Lord is my light and salvation—whom shall I fear?" - Psalm 27:1 (NIV)
33. "You are a new creation in Christ Jesus." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
34. "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." - 1 John 5:11-12 (ESV)
35. "The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a parched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never run dry." - Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)

36. "You are the apple of my eye, the pupil of my eye." - Psalm 17:8 (NKJV)
37. "I am convinced that the one who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
38. "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist the temptation. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
39. "You are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:37 (ESV)
40. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)

41. "I can do all this by the power that is working within me." - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
42. "God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
43. "You are not alone, for I am with you always." - Matthew 28:20 (NKJV)
44. "God has a special plan for each of us and a purpose that is meant only for us." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
45. "The Lord will rescue me from all the troubles you brought on me, and he will bless me because I have come to trust in him." - Psalm 3:8 (NIV)

46. "God has chosen those who are poor in spirit to be rich in the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:3 (ESV)
47. "You are a light to the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden." - Matthew 5:14 (NKJV)
48. "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." - Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
49. "God will guide you and teach you the way you should go; even though I may walk among the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." - Psalm 23:3-4 (NKJV)

50. "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
51. "You are the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not beneath." - Deuteronomy 28:13 (KJV)
52. "God has given us a spirit of power, love and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

53. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2 (ESV)
54. "You are a new creation in Christ Jesus." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
55. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1 (NKJV)

56. "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
57. "You are more than conquerors through him who loved you." - Romans 8:37 (NIV)
58. "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." - 1 John 5:11-12 (NKJV)

59. "The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land. He will strengthen your frame and rescue you from a distant place." - Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)
60. "God is able to bless you abundantly, in all things at all times." - 3 John 1:2 (ESV)

61. "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:13-14 (NKJV)
62. "I can do all this by the power that is working within me." - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
63. "God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19 (ESV)

64. "You are a new creation in Christ Jesus." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
65. "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
66. "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." - 1 John 5:11-12 (ESV)

67. "You are the apple of my eye, the pupil of my eye." - Psalm 17:8 (NKJV)
68. "I am convinced that the one who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6 (ESV)

69. "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist the temptation. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
70. "You are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:37 (NKJV)

71. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2 (ESV)
72. "God will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land. He will strengthen your frame and rescue you from a distant place." - Isaiah 58:11 (NKJV)

73. "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:13-14 (NIV)
74. "I can do all this by the power that is working within me." - Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
75. "God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)

76. "You are a new creation in Christ Jesus." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
77. "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
78. "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." - 1 John 5:11-12 (NIV)

79. "You are the apple of my eye, the pupil of my eye." - Psalm 17:8 (NKJV)
80. "I am convinced that the one who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)

81. "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist the temptation. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
82. "You are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:37 (NIV)

83. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)
84. "God will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land. He will strengthen your frame and rescue you from a distant place." - Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)

85. "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:13-14 (ESV)
86. "I can do all this by the power that is working within me." - Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
87. "God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

88. "You are a new creation in Christ Jesus." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
89. "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1 (NKJV)
90. "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." - 1 John 5:11-12 (NIV)

91. "You are the apple of my eye, the pupil of my eye." - Psalm 17:8 (ESV)
92. "I am convinced that the one who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

93. "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist the temptation. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)
94. "You are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:37 (ESV)

95. "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
96. "God will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land. He will strengthen your frame and rescue you from a distant place." - Isaiah 58:11 (NKJV)

97. "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." - Matthew 5:13-14 (NIV)
98. "I can do all this by the power that is working within me." - Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
99. "God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)

100. "You are a new creation in Christ Jesus." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
101. "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." - Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
102. "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." - 1 John 5:11-12 (NIV)

Here are some examples of encouraging Bible verses:

* "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7
* "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
* "The Lord is my rock, my salvation." - Psalm 18:2
* "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
* "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
* "You are more than conquerors through him who loved you." - Romans 8:37
* "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever! Do not forsake the work of your hands." - Psalm 138:8

These verses remind us that God is always with us, and that He gives us strength, hope, and guidance in times of need.