What Does the Bible Say About Perseverance? With Scripture References

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Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about perseverance?” with specific Bible references.

Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about perseverance?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes perseverance in different contexts. The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines perseverance as “Persistence in any thing undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or enterprise begun; applied alike to good or evil.”

Now armed with a basic definition of perseverance, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word perseverance, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about perseverance, scroll on for additional detail.

Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about perseverance and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.

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What Does the Bible Say About Perseverance?


Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Hebrews 12:1-2

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Ephesians 6:13

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”

2 Thessalonians 3:13

“But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.”


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