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.

2 Kings 17:41

Human perseverance in sin

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
Nehemiah 9:30-31

God's perseverance in calling Israel to obedience

See also

Exodus 32:14
1 Kings 3:6
Isaiah 40:28
Jeremiah 26:13
Jonah 3:10
Hebrews 12:1-3

Jesus Christ's perseverance with those who would not believe

See also

Matthew 17:17
2 Thessalonians 3:5

pp Mk 9:19

Colossians 2:6-7; 1:10-12

Christians' perseverance in faith

See also

Matthew 24:12-13; 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; 10:36-38
2 Peter 3:18
Luke 18:1-8

See also

Perseverance in prayer

Luke 11:5-13
Romans 12:12
Ephesians 6:18
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Romans 5:3

Perseverance arises from suffering

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
Romans 5:4

Perseverance builds and demonstrates Christian character

See also

1 Corinthians 13:7
2 Corinthians 1:21-22; 12:12
James 1:4
2 Peter 1:5-8
Acts 11:23; 13:43

Encouragements for Christians to persevere

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

See also

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5481 proverb
5560 suffering
5943 self-deception
5954 strength
8120 following Christ
8251 faithfulness to God
8318 patience
8418 endurance
8477 self-examination
8613 prayer, persistence
8704 apostasy