8459 perseverance
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Enduring in a course of action or belief. In its negative sense, it can mean being stubborn; in its positive sense, it means continuing commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Human perseverance in sin

2 Kings 17:41; Isaiah 1:5; Romans 1:32 See also Exodus 9:1-3; Deuteronomy 29:19; Judges 14:17; 2 Kings 13:11; Daniel 12:10

God's perseverance in calling Israel to obedience

Nehemiah 9:30-31 See also Exodus 32:14; 1 Kings 3:6; Isaiah 40:28; Jeremiah 26:13; Jonah 3:10

Jesus Christ's perseverance with those who would not believe

Hebrews 12:1-3 See also Matthew 17:17 pp Mark 9:19; 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Christians' perseverance in faith

Colossians 2:6-7; Colossians 1:10-12 See also Matthew 24:12-13; Matthew 10:22; John 15:4-10; Romans 11:22; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 10:15; Philippians 2:12; Colossians 1:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:4; Hebrews 6:1; Hebrews 10:36-38; 2 Peter 3:18

Perseverance in prayer

Luke 18:1-8 See also Luke 11:5-13; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Perseverance arises from suffering

Romans 5:3 See also Romans 12:12; 2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Timothy 3:10-11; James 1:2-3; 1 Peter 4:19; Revelation 2:2-3,19

Perseverance builds and demonstrates Christian character

Romans 5:4 See also 1 Corinthians 13:7; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Corinthians 12:12; James 1:4; 2 Peter 1:5-8

Encouragements for Christians to persevere

Acts 11:23; Acts 13:43; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Corinthians 16:13; Philippians 1:27; 2 Timothy 1:13; Hebrews 2:1; Hebrews 4:14; Revelation 3:11

See also

1105  God, power of
5480  protection
5560  suffering
5942  security
5953  stability
8120  following Christ
8248  faithfulness
8318  patience
8418  endurance
8476  self-discipline
8613  prayer, persistence
8704  apostasy



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