Bible verses about strength · 12 passages

Scripture speaks of strength as help from God for obedience, endurance, courage, and weakness. These passages gather common references about relying on the Lord’s strength.

1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Habakkuk 3:19 GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.