New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about strength

Strength in Scripture is defined not as self-generated muscle or independent willpower, but as a divine gift anchored in reliance on God. In these verses about strngth, God is revealed as the ultimate fortress and refuge for His people. Human limits are freely acknowledged, yet believers are encouraged to stand courageous because the Almighty renews the weary and fights on their behalf. True strength is demonstrated when individuals humble themselves, recognize their shortcomings, and depend on God?s eternal power rather than human strategy or physical force. This understanding deepens through the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the teachings of the apostles. Paul paradoxically explains that divine power achieves its full expression in human weakness, allowing believers to boast in their shortcomings so that Christ's power may rest upon them. Ultimately, spiritual strength equips followers to endure trials, resist temptation, and fulfill God's calling through the internal energy supplied by the Spirit.

The Lord gives me strength. I sing about him. He has saved me. He is my God. I will praise him. He is my father's God. I will honor him.
Exodus 15:2

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5

The Lord your God is going with you. He'll fight for you. He'll help you win the battle over your enemies."
Deuteronomy 20:4

"Be strong and brave. Don't be afraid of them. Don't be terrified because of them. The Lord your God will go with you. He will never leave you. He'll never desert you."
Deuteronomy 31:6

The bars of his gates will be made out of iron and bronze. His strength will last as long as he lives.
Deuteronomy 33:25

"Be strong and brave. You will lead these people, and they will take the land as their very own. It is the land I promised with an oath to give their people long ago.
Joshua 1:6

"Be strong and very brave. Make sure you obey the whole law my servant Moses gave you. Do not turn away from it to the right or the left. Then you will have success everywhere you go.
Joshua 1:7

"Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be terrified. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go."
Joshua 1:9

Look to the Lord and to his strength. Always look to him.
1 Chronicles 16:11

Glory and majesty are all around him. Strength and joy can be seen in the place where he lives.
1 Chronicles 16:27

Wealth and honor come from you. You are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power. You can give honor and strength to everyone.
1 Chronicles 29:12

The Lord looks out over the whole earth. He gives strength to those who commit their lives completely to him. You have done a foolish thing. From now on you will be at war."
2 Chronicles 16:9

"Our God, won't you please judge them? We don't have the power to face this huge army that's attacking us. We don't know what to do. But we're looking to you to help us."
2 Chronicles 20:12

Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks. Send some of it to those who don't have any. This day is set apart to honor our Lord. So don't be sad. The joy of the Lord makes you strong."
Nehemiah 8:10

"Wisdom and power belong to God. Advice and understanding also belong to him.
Job 12:13

I love you, Lord. You give me strength.
Psalm 18:1

The Lord is my rock and my fort. He is the One who saves me. My God is my rock. I go to him for safety. He is like a shield to me. He's the power that saves me. He's my place of safety.
Psalm 18:2

Who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock except our God?
Psalm 18:31

God gives me strength for the battle. He makes my way perfect.
Psalm 18:32

A psalm of David. The Lord gives me light and saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don't lose hope. Wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14

The Lord gives me strength. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. My heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart jumps for joy. I will sing and give thanks to him.
Psalm 28:7

The Lord gives strength to his people. He guards and saves his anointed king.
Psalm 28:8

The Lord gives strength to his people. The Lord blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11

For the director of music. A song of the Sons of Korah. For alamoth. God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1

My body and my heart may grow weak. God, you give strength to my heart. You are everything I will ever need.
Psalm 73:26

Blessed are those whose strength comes from you. They have decided to travel to your temple.
Psalm 84:5

Those people get stronger as they go along, until each of them appears in Zion, where God lives.
Psalm 84:7

The Lord gives me strength. I sing about him. He has saved me.
Psalm 118:14

When I called out to you, you answered me. You made me strong and brave.
Psalm 138:3

A psalm of David. Give praise to the Lord. He is my rock. He trains my hands for war. He trains my fingers for battle.
Psalm 144:1

A wise man has great power. A man who has knowledge increases his strength.
Proverbs 24:5

She gets ready to work hard. Her arms are strong.
Proverbs 31:17

She puts on strength and honor as if they were her clothes. She can laugh at the days that are coming.
Proverbs 31:25

God, you are the one who saves us. We will trust in you. Then we won't be afraid. Lord, you give us strength. We sing about you. Lord, you have saved us."
Isaiah 12:2

"Trust in the Lord forever. The Lord is the Rock. The Lord will keep us safe forever.
Isaiah 26:4

He gives strength to those who are tired. He gives power to those who are weak.
Isaiah 40:29

Even young people become worn out and get tired. Even the best of them trip and fall.
Isaiah 40:30

But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.
Isaiah 40:31

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. My powerful right hand will take good care of you. I always do what is right.
Isaiah 41:10

They will say, 'The Lord always does what is right. Only he can make us strong.' " All those who have been angry with the Lord will come to him. And they will be put to shame.
Isaiah 45:24

Lord, you give me strength. You are like a fort to me. When I'm in trouble, I go to you for safety. The nations will come to you from one end of the earth to the other. They will gather together and say, "Our people of long ago didn't own anything except statues of gods. The statues were worthless. They didn't do them any good.
Jeremiah 16:19

The Lord and King gives me strength. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He helps me walk on the highest places. This prayer is for the director of music. It should be sung while being accompanied by stringed instruments.
Habakkuk 3:19

So he said to me, "A message came to Zerubbabel from the Lord. He said, 'Your strength will not get my temple rebuilt. Your power will not do it either. Only the power of my Spirit will do it,' says the Lord who rules over all.
Zechariah 4:6

Jesus replied, " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind.'--(Deuteronomy 6:5)
Matthew 22:37

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind and with all your strength.'--(Deuteronomy 6:4,5)
Mark 12:30

He answered, " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength and with all your mind.'--(Deuteronomy 6:5) And, 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' "--(Leviticus 19:18)
Luke 10:27

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other."
Acts 1:8

The foolish things of God are wiser than human wisdom. The weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
1 Corinthians 1:25

You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out so that you can stand up under it.
1 Corinthians 10:13

Be on your guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be brave. Be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13

But he said to me, "My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak." So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ's power can rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9

Because of how I suffered for Christ, I'm glad that I am weak. I am glad in hard times. I am glad when people say mean things about me. I am glad when things are difficult. And I am glad when people make me suffer. When I am weak, I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10

I pray that he will use his glorious riches to make you strong. May his Holy Spirit give you his power deep down inside you.
Ephesians 3:16

Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10

I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

We want you to be very strong, in keeping with his glorious power. We want you to be patient. Never give up. Be joyful
Colossians 1:11

God didn't give us a spirit that makes us weak and fearful. He gave us a spirit that gives us power and love. It helps us control ourselves.
2 Timothy 1:7

The Lord stood at my side. He gave me the strength to preach the whole message. Then all those who weren't Jews heard it. I was saved from the lion's mouth.
2 Timothy 4:17

If you speak, you should do it like one speaking God's very words. If you serve, you should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Give him the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:11

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about strength

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