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Bible verses about perseverance

The Christian life is pictured as a race to be run with endurance, where trials produce character and hope. These verses urge us not to give up before the finish.

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James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” Romans 5:3 “Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;” Romans 5:4 “perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Galatians 6:9 “Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.” Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.”