Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8459 perseverance
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
