Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8418 endurance

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