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Bible verses about strength

Almost every promise of strength in Scripture is made to someone who has just run out of their own.

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Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ"

Isaiah 40:29–31

He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. 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.

"Those Who Hope in the Lord Will Soar on Wings"

Ephesians 6:10–18

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit,…

The Full Armor of God

2 Corinthians 12:9–10

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

"My Grace Is Sufficient; Power in Weakness"

Deuteronomy 31:6–8

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.” Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

"The Lord Goes Before You; Do Not Be Afraid"

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Gideon — Strength from an Unlikely Hero

Judges 6–8

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Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 18:1

I love You, O LORD, my strength.

Psalms 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

Psalms 29:11

The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalms 59:16

But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalms 68:35

O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!

Psalms 81:1

Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.

Isaiah 12:2

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

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