4 For whatever things were written previously [i.e., in the Old Testament], were intended for us to learn from, so that we could have hope [i.e., in the face of difficult times] through remaining steadfast, and through the encouragement [received] from reading the Scriptures.
Bible verses about "endurance" | AUV
Romans 15:4
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that God works out everything for the good of those who love Him and are called [to serve Him] in harmony with His purpose [for them].
Philippians 4:13
13 I can do everything through Christ, who gives me the strength.
James 1:4
4 And you [should] allow your perseverance to complete its work, so that you will be perfect and complete, [and] not lacking in anything.
James 5:11
11 Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job’s patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators [Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games], we should lay aside every [excessive] weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race [of life] that lies before us.
2 We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, “our”] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God’s throne.
3 Now think about how Jesus endured such opposition against Himself from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and become discouraged [yourself].
Romans 12:12
12 Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
Colossians 1:11
11 [We also pray that you will be] strengthened with great power, according to God’s glorious might, so that you will have great endurance and patience [coupled] with joy.
1 Corinthians 10:13
13 Every temptation that you have experienced is one that commonly happens to people. But God is dependable and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability [to cope with it]; [instead] He will provide, along with the temptation, also a way of escaping [it], so you people will be able to endure it.
James 1:2-4
2 Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,
3 because you [should] know that when your faith is tested, it produces perseverance.
4 And you [should] allow your perseverance to complete its work, so that you will be perfect and complete, [and] not lacking in anything.
James 1:12
12 The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
Hebrews 10:36
36 For you need to be steadfast so that, after you have done what God wants, you will receive the promise [of an inheritance. See 9:15].
James 1:12-18
12 The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
13 No one should say when he is tempted, “God is tempting me,” because God cannot be tempted by evil and He does not tempt anyone.
14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own evil desire.
15 Then, when the evil desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. And when sin is fully grown, it produces [spiritual] death.
16 [So], do not be deceived, my dearly loved brothers.
17 Every good thing that is given and every perfect gift [received] is from above, coming down from the Father of [heavenly] lights, with whom there can be no change or shifting shadow [i.e., God always remains the same].
18 It was God’s purpose to bring us into being [spiritually] by the message of truth, so that we could become a kind of “firstfruits” of those He created. [Note: “Firstfruits” here suggests either that Christians are the best of all of God’s creatures (Num. 18:12), or that they were the first to be converted, with many more to come].