8418 endurance
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Endurance commended as a virtue for God's people

Joshua 1:7; Galatians 6:9 See also Deuteronomy 5:32; Joshua 23:8; Job 17:9; Acts 11:23; Acts 13:43; Acts 14:22; Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:3; 1 Peter 2:20; Revelation 13:10

Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession

Matthew 10:22 pp Mark 13:13 Luke 9:62 See also Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 2:12

Christian endurance originates with God

Romans 15:5 See also 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Colossians 1:10-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Christian endurance involves standing firm

1 Corinthians 15:58; Philippians 1:27 See also Galatians 5:1; Philippians 4:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14; Timothy 4:5

The results of enduring

Salvation

Hebrews 10:36; James 1:12 See also Romans 2:7; Romans 15:4; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 12:7-9

Protection

Revelation 3:10 See also 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4

Spiritual fruit

James 1:4 See also Luke 8:15; Romans 5:3-5

Encouragement for others

2 Corinthians 1:6 See also 1 Peter 5:9; Hebrews 12:1-3; Revelation 1:9

Examples of endurance

Psalm 123:3-4; 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

1340  consistency
5500  reward, God's people
5566  suffering, encouragements in
6251  temptation, resisting
8115  discipleship
8207  commitment
8248  faithfulness
8318  patience
8459  perseverance
8704  apostasy
8713  discouragement
8794  persecution



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