50 Bible Verses About Not Giving Up

When life gets tough, it's easy to feel discouraged. But the Bible is full of promises and encouragements that remind us: we are not alone, and we should never give up. Whether you're facing a challenge, chasing a dream, or simply trying to make it through the day, Scripture offers timeless strength and hope.

Here are 50 Bible verses about not giving up — perfect for finding encouragement or even sharing with someone you love.

 

Encouragement to Keep Going

1. Galatians 6:9
   "Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
2. 2 Chronicles 15:7
   "But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."
3. Hebrews 12:1
   "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
4. Isaiah 40:31
   "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles."
5. Philippians 4:13
   "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

 

Trusting God's Plan

6. Jeremiah 29:11
   "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
7. Romans 8:28
   "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good."
8. Psalm 37:5
   "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act."
9. Proverbs 3:5-6
   "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
10. Psalm 55:22
    "Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you."

 

When You're Feeling Weak

11. 2 Corinthians 12:9
    "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
12. Isaiah 41:10
    "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God."
13. Psalm 46:1
    "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
14. Exodus 15:2
    "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory."
15. Nehemiah 8:10
    "The joy of the Lord is your strength."

 

Perseverance in Trials

16. James 1:12
    "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life."
17. Romans 5:3-4
    "Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
18. 1 Peter 5:10
    "After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."
19. John 16:33
    "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
20. 2 Timothy 4:7
    "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

 

God's Faithfulness

21. Lamentations 3:22-23
    "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning."
22. Deuteronomy 31:6
    "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you."
23. Psalm 121:1-2
    "I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord."
24. Joshua 1:9
    "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed."
25. Hebrews 10:23
    "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."

 

Staying Strong in Faith

26. Colossians 1:11
    "Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience."
27. Psalm 31:24
    "Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!"
28. Matthew 19:26
    "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
29. 1 Corinthians 15:58
    "Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord."
30. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
    "As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good."

 

When You're Waiting

31. Micah 7:7
    "But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me."
32. Isaiah 30:18
    "The Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion."
33. Psalm 27:14
    "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage."
34. Romans 12:12
    "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
35. Habakkuk 2:3
    "Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay."

 

Reminders of Victory

36. 1 John 5:4
    "Everyone born of God overcomes the world."
37. Revelation 2:7
    "To the one who conquers, I will grant to eat of the tree of life."
38. Revelation 3:21
    "The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne."
39. Romans 8:37
    "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
40. 1 Corinthians 9:24
    "Run in such a way as to get the prize."

 

Final Words of Hope

41. Titus 2:13
    "Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."
42. 2 Timothy 2:12
    "If we endure, we will also reign with him."
43. Ephesians 6:10
    "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might."
44. Psalm 112:7
    "They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord."
45. Isaiah 26:3
    "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast."
46. Luke 1:37
    "For no word from God will ever fail."
47. 1 Peter 1:6-7
    "Though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief, these have come so that your faith may be proved genuine."
48. Hebrews 6:19
    "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
49. Psalm 23:4
    "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."
50. Matthew 11:28
    "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

 

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