Bible Verses About Faith 2025

In 2025, Bible verses about faith continue to inspire and guide believers through an ever-changing world, offering timeless assurance of God’s presence and promises. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see,” setting the foundation for trust in God’s plan.

Verses like Ephesians 2:8-9 remind us that salvation comes through faith, a gift from God, not by works. James 2:17 emphasizes that true faith is active, producing good deeds as evidence of belief. Romans 10:17 highlights the importance of hearing God’s Word to build and sustain faith.

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Faith as Trust in God

1. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Verse: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Romans 10:17 – “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
Ephesians 2:8 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
James 2:17 – “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
1 Peter 1:8-9 – “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

2. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Verse: “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.”

Psalm 37:3 – “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”
Isaiah 55:8-9 – “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’”
Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Psalm 9:10 – “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Jeremiah 17:7 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”

3. Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

Verse: “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”

Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Psalm 23:2-3 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”
Isaiah 30:15 – “This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.’”
Lamentations 3:25-26 – “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
Psalm 62:5 – “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.”

4. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

Verse: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
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 and do not be afraid.”

5. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)

Verse: “For we live by faith, not by sight.”

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Romans 1:17 – “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”
Hebrews 10:38 – “And, ‘But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.’”
1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
Habakkuk 2:4 – “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright—but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”

6. Matthew 21:22 (NIV)

Verse: “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

James 1:6 – “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
John 15:7 – “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
1 John 5:14-15 – “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”
Mark 9:23 – “‘If you can?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’”
Matthew 7:7 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

7. John 14:1 (NIV)

Verse: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”

John 16:24 – “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”
Psalm 56:3-4 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Isaiah 12:2 – “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

8. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Verse: “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.”

Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Psalm 33:11 – “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Isaiah 55:11 – “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

9. Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Verse: “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.”

Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.”
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.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

10. Psalm 37:5 (NIV)

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
1 Peter 4:19 – “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
Psalm 25:3 – “No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.”
Proverbs 23:18 – “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”

Faith Through Trials

1. James 1:3 (NIV)

Verse: “Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
2 Thessalonians 1:4 – “Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.”

2. 1 Peter 1:7 (NIV)

Verse: “These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Zechariah 13:9 – “This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’”
Psalm 66:10 – “For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.”
Proverbs 17:3 – “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.”
Malachi 3:3 – “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness.”

3. Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)

Verse: “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

2 Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
Hebrews 10:36 – “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
1 Peter 4:12-13 – “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”
Romans 15:4 – “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
James 5:11 – “As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

4. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

Verse: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
2 Timothy 2:1 – “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

5. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Verse: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Nehemiah 8:10 – “Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’”
Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Colossians 1:11 – “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”

6. Psalm 34:19 (NIV)

Verse: “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”

Psalm 50:15 – “And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
Psalm 91:15 – “He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”
2 Corinthians 1:10 – “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.”
Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Isaiah 46:4 – “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”

7. Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

Verse: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Isaiah 12:2 – “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
Habakkuk 3:19 – “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

8. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

Verse: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Hebrews 2:18 – “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
Psalm 119:11 – “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Matthew 26:41 – “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

9. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

Verse: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Hebrews 12:2 – “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Philippians 3:14 – “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Acts 20:24 – “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
2 Corinthians 9:24 – “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”

10. John 16:33 (NIV)

Verse: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Romans 16:20 – “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.”
Colossians 1:20 – “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”
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 and do not be afraid.”
1 John 5:4 – “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
Revelation 3:21 – “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.”

Faith and Salvation

1. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

Verse: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Romans 3:24 – “And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
Titus 2:11 – “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”
2 Timothy 1:9 – “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.”
Romans 11:6 – “And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.”
Acts 15:11 – “No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

2. Romans 10:9 (NIV)

Verse: “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Romans 10:10 – “For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Acts 4:12 – “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
John 20:31 – “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
1 John 4:15 – “If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.”
Philippians 2:11 – “And every tongue acknowledges that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

3. John 3:16 (NIV)

Verse: “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 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.”
1 John 4:9 – “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 10:28 – “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
1 John 5:11 – “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”

4. Acts 16:31 (NIV)

Verse: “They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.’”

John 6:47 – “Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life.”
Romans 10:13 – “For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
Mark 16:16 – “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”
John 11:25-26 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’”
Acts 2:21 – “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

5. Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

Verse: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Colossians 3:3 – “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”
Romans 6:6 – “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Philippians 1:21 – “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
1 John 4:4 – “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”

6. John 5:24 (NIV)

Verse: “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.”

John 6:40 – “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”
1 John 5:13 – “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
John 8:51 – “Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”
Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
John 17:3 – “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”

7. Romans 1:17 (NIV)

Verse: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”

Habakkuk 2:4 – “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright—but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”
Hebrews 10:38 – “And, ‘But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.’”
Galatians 3:11 – “Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because ‘the righteous will live by faith.’”
Romans 3:22 – “This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and a Gentile.”
Philippians 3:9 – “And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.”

8. Titus 3:5 (NIV)

Verse: “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 2:5 – “Made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”
John 3:5 – “Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.’”
2 Corinthians 5:5 – “Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.”
Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
1 Peter 1:3 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

9. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)

Verse: “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 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
James 2:26 – “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”
Romans 14:23 – “But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.”
Mark 11:22 – “‘Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered.”
Psalm 34:8 – “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”

10. 1 Peter 1:9 (NIV)

Verse: “For you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

1 Peter 1:5 – “Who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.”
Hebrews 10:39 – “But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.”
Ephesians 1:13 – “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.”
John 10:9 – “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.”
Romans 8:24 – “For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?”

Growing in Faith

1. Luke 17:5 (NIV)

Verse: “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’”

Matthew 17:20 – “He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’”
Mark 9:24 – “Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’”
Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
James 1:6 – “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”

2. Romans 10:17 (NIV)

Verse: “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”

Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
John 20:31 – “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Isaiah 55:11 – “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

3. Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV)

Verse: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

Ephesians 3:17 – “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.”
Psalm 1:3 – “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”
1 Peter 2:2 – “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.”
2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.”
John 15:5 – “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.”

4. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)

Verse: “We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.”

1 Thessalonians 4:1 – “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.”
Philemon 1:6 – “I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 – “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Ephesians 4:16 – “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
2 Peter 1:8 – “For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

5. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NIV)

Verse: “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”

2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Philippians 3:14 – “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
1 Corinthians 9:24 – “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
Ephesians 6:12 – “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

6. Jude 1:20 (NIV)

Verse: “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit.”

Ephesians 6:18 – “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Romans 8:26 – “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
1 Corinthians 14:4 – “Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.”
Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually.”

7. Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

Verse: “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.”

Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.”
1 Thessalonians 5:24 – “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
2 Timothy 2:13 – “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.”
Hebrews 13:21 – “Equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Isaiah 26:12 – “Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.”

8. 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV)

Verse: “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.”

Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Ephesians 4:22-24 – “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
1 Timothy 4:7 – “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.”
Titus 2:12 – “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”

9. 1 Thessalonians 3:10 (NIV)

Verse: “Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.”

Ephesians 3:16-17 – “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.”
Colossians 1:9 – “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.”
Philippians 1:9 – “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.”
2 Thessalonians 1:11 – “With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.”
Philemon 1:4 – “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers.”

10. 2 Corinthians 10:15 (NIV)

Verse: “Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting of work done by others. Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand.”:

Ephesians 4:15 – “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 – “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”
2 Thessalonians 1:3 – “We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.”
Acts 6:7 – “So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.”
Colossians 1:10 – “So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.”

Faith and Works

1. James 2:17 (NIV)

Verse: “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”

James 2:14 – “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?”
Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Matthew 5:16 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
1 Timothy 6:18 – “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”

2. Galatians 5:6 (NIV)

Verse: “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”

1 Corinthians 13:2 – “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”
1 John 4:7 – “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
John 13:35 – “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

3. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

Verse: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Titus 3:8 – “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.”
Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
2 Timothy 3:17 – “So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Acts 9:36 – “In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.”

4. Titus 2:14 (NIV)

Verse: “Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”

Titus 3:1 – “Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good.”
1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
Galatians 6:10 – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Hebrews 10:24 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
Ephesians 4:28 – “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”

5. James 1:22 (NIV)

Verse: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Luke 11:28 – “He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’”
John 14:15 – “If you love me, keep my commands.”
Romans 2:13 – “For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.”
1 John 2:5 – “But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him.”
Matthew 7:24 – “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

6. 1 John 3:18 (NIV)

Verse: “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

1 John 3:16 – “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”
James 2:15-16 – “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”
John 15:12 – “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Do everything in love.”
Romans 12:9 – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”

7. James 2:26 (NIV)

Verse: “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”

James 2:20 – “You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?”
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Ephesians 2:8-10 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Hebrews 6:10 – “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”
Luke 6:46 – “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?”

8. Matthew 7:21 (NIV)

Verse: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”

John 7:17 – “Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.”
Matthew 12:50 – “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
1 John 2:17 – “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Hebrews 13:21 – “Equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

9. Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)

Verse: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Romans 15:2 – “Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.”
Colossians 3:16 – “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”

10. John 14:12 (NIV)

Verse: “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”

John 15:8 – “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Mark 16:17-18 – “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”

Faith in Hard Times

1. Psalm 23:4 (NIV)

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

2. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:25 – “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Habakkuk 3:19 – “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”

3. James 1:3 (NIV)

“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

Romans 5:3-4 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
Hebrews 10:36 – “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
2 Thessalonians 1:4 – “Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.”
James 5:11 – “As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

4. Romans 8:28 (NIV)

“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.”

Jeremiah 29:11 – “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.”
Ephesians 1:11 – “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.”
Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
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.”
Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

5. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV)

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
John 10:28-29 – “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.”
Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.”
2 Timothy 1:12 – “That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.”

6. 1 Peter 1:6-7 (NIV)

“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Romans 5:3-5 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
1 Peter 4:12-13 – “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”
Psalm 66:10-12 – “For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.”
John 16:22 – “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

7. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”

Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Philippians 3:14 – “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Revelation 2:10 – “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”

8. Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Colossians 1:11 – “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
Psalm 18:32 – “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”

9. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

“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.”

Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.”
Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

10. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Philippians 2:8-9 – “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.”
1 Peter 2:21 – “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.”
John 13:15 – “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
Hebrews 3:1 – “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.”

Conclusion

The selected Bible verses weave a rich tapestry of faith, resilience, and divine guidance, offering solace and strength to those navigating life’s challenges. Each passage emphasizes God’s unwavering presence, providing comfort in dark valleys, renewing strength through hope, and fostering perseverance in trials.

They collectively affirm that God works all things for good, empowering believers to endure with trust in His purpose. These scriptures inspire a steadfast focus on Christ, who strengthens and perfects faith. They serve as a powerful reminder that, through every struggle, God’s love and grace remain constant. By anchoring ourselves in these truths, we find the courage to press on and the peace to trust in His plan.

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