Bible Verses About Strength
When you run out of your own strength, these verses point you to a source that does not run out. They were written by people facing exile, battle, illness and fear, and they still speak to a hard week today. Pick one, read it slowly and pray it back.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
Philippians 4:13KJV
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
Isaiah 40:31KJV
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Psalms 46:1KJV
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Isaiah 41:10KJV
“Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yea, I will help you; yea, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Psalms 28:7KJV
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him.”
Nehemiah 8:10KJV
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be all of you sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Exodus 15:2KJV
“The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.”
2 Corinthians 12:9KJV
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Ephesians 6:10KJV
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Psalms 18:32KJV
“It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect.”
Habakkuk 3:19KJV
“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Common questions
What Bible verse gives strength in hard times?
Isaiah 41:10 and Psalm 46:1 are two of the most turned-to. In Isaiah 41:10 God promises to strengthen and help you, and Psalm 46:1 calls him a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
What does 'I can do all things through Christ' mean?
Paul wrote Philippians 4:13 while under arrest, right after saying he had learned to be content with little or with plenty. It is about finding strength to endure any circumstance through Christ, not a promise that you will succeed at every goal.
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