The ability to persevere in a task or calling. The Christian is called to endure in the face of trial or opposition, and his endurance brings spiritual rewards.

Joshua 1:7

Endurance commended as a virtue for God's people

Galatians 6:9

See also

Deuteronomy 5:32
Joshua 23:8
Job 17:9
Acts 11:23; 13:43; 14:22
Ephesians 4:14
1 Timothy 6:11
2 Timothy 2:3
1 Peter 2:20
Revelation 13:10
Matthew 10:22

Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession

Luke 9:62

See also

pp Mk 13:13

Acts 20:24
2 Timothy 2:12
Romans 15:5

Christian endurance originates with God

See also

2 Corinthians 1:8-9
Colossians 1:10-11
2 Thessalonians 3:5
1 Corinthians 15:58

Christian endurance involves standing firm

Philippians 1:27

See also

Galatians 5:1
Philippians 4:1
2 Thessalonians 2:15
2 Timothy 3:14; 4:5
Hebrews 10:36

The results of enduring

James 1:12

Salvation

See also

Romans 2:7; 15:4
1 Timothy 4:16
2 Timothy 2:10
Hebrews 12:7-9
Revelation 3:10

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Protection

2 Thessalonians 3:3-4
James 1:4

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Spiritual fruit

Luke 8:15
Romans 5:3-5
2 Corinthians 1:6

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Encouragement for others

1 Peter 5:9
Hebrews 12:1-3
Revelation 1:9
Psalms 123:3-4

Examples of endurance

1 Corinthians 4:12
1 Thessalonians 1:3
2 Thessalonians 1:4
2 Timothy 3:10-11
James 5:11
Revelation 2:3

See also

1345 covenant
5503 rich, the
5566 suffering, encouragements in
6252 temptation & Christ
8116 discipleship, cost
8207 commitment
8248 faithfulness
8318 patience
8459 perseverance
8704 apostasy
8714 dishonesty
8794 persecution