Bible Verses About Strength

Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.”

Context: The returned community weeps as Ezra and the Levites read and explain the Law. Because that day is holy, the leaders tell them to celebrate, eat and share with those who have nothing prepared. The call to joy has this particular setting.

David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God.

Context: David and his men find Ziklag burned and their families taken captive. While the grieving men speak of stoning him, David strengthens himself in God. He then asks Abiathar for the ephod and inquires whether to pursue the raiders.

Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.

Context: Paul has spoken of bearing one another’s burdens and sowing to the Spirit. He urges persistence in doing good, then specifies doing good to all people, especially the household of faith. The harvest image is not a promise of quick financial reward.

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

Context: Moses now addresses Joshua in front of all Israel. Verse 7 gives the task: bring the people into the land promised to their ancestors and lead them in receiving it. Verse 8 assures Joshua of God’s presence in that commission.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Context: Paul calls believers to stand against spiritual evil, explicitly not against flesh and blood. Verses 13–18 describe the armor and continuing prayer; verses 19–20 ask for prayer for Paul as an ambassador in chains.

For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of Yahweh, who spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said, I love you, Yahweh, my strength. Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

Context: The heading identifies David and deliverance from his enemies, including Saul. Rock, fortress, shield and high tower are images of God’s protection in this song of thanksgiving.

Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.

Context: This psalm describes Yahweh’s voice in thunder, broken cedars and a shaking wilderness. Its final two verses turn to his enduring kingship and the strength and peace he gives his people.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Context: Paul has urged believers to accept one another as Christ accepted them. He cites Scripture about Gentiles sharing in praise and hope alongside Israel, then prays for joy, peace and abundant hope through the Holy Spirit.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Context: Moses addresses all Israel before they cross the Jordan under Joshua. The people are told not to fear the nations ahead of them. This is a promise tied to Israel’s entry into the land, not a guarantee for every modern conflict.

By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Context: The heading attributes the psalm to David. Confidence in God as light and salvation is followed by a plea to be heard and not abandoned (verses 7–9). The psalm holds confidence and urgent prayer together.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

Context: Paul gives these commands near the end of his letter to Corinth. The next verse says that everything should be done in love; the following instructions commend people who serve others.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Context: Paul urges Timothy to stir up his gift, not be ashamed of the Lord’s testimony and share in suffering for the Good News (verses 6–8). This encouragement concerns faithful ministry; it is not a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

Context: Verse 5 calls for freedom from the love of money and contentment with what one has, citing God’s promise not to forsake his people. Verse 6 responds with the words of Psalm 118:6 about the Lord’s help.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Context: Paul has asked the Lord three times to remove his thorn in the flesh. The reply promises sufficient grace and power in weakness. The passage does not identify the thorn or say that it was removed.

Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform. Therefore it also was “credited to him for righteousness.”

Context: Paul discusses God’s promise of offspring to Abraham despite Abraham and Sarah’s old age. He connects Abraham’s faith with righteousness, then applies the account to those who believe in the God who raised Jesus (verses 23–25).

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, “This is Yahweh’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says Yahweh of Armies.

Context: The angel delivers God’s word to Zerubbabel during Zechariah’s vision of a lampstand and olive trees. Verses 9–10 concern Zerubbabel finishing the house whose foundation he laid: the temple, not just any building project.

“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Context: This chapter is introduced as the words of Agur, not Solomon. Verse 5 speaks of God’s flawless word and protection; verse 6 immediately warns against adding to his words.