Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8459 perseverance
Enduring in a course of action or belief. In its negative sense, it can mean being stubborn; in its positive sense, it means continuing commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Human perseverance in sin
2 Kings 17:41;Isaiah 1:5;Romans 1:32See alsoExodus 9:1-3;Deuteronomy 29:19;Judges 14:17;2 Kings 13:11;Daniel 12:10
God's perseverance in calling Israel to obedience
Nehemiah 9:30-31See alsoExodus 32:14;1 Kings 3:6;Isaiah 40:28;Jeremiah 26:13;Jonah 3:10
Jesus Christ's perseverance with those who would not believe
Hebrews 12:1-3See alsoMatthew 17:17 ppMark 9:19;2 Thessalonians 3:5
Christians' perseverance in faith
Colossians 2:6-7;Colossians 1:10-12See alsoMatthew 24:12-13;Matthew 10:22;John 15:4-10;Romans 11:22;1 Corinthians 1:8;2 Corinthians 10:15;Philippians 2:12;Colossians 1:23;2 Thessalonians 3:4;Hebrews 6:1;Hebrews 10:36-38;2 Peter 3:18
Perseverance in prayer
Luke 18:1-8See alsoLuke 11:5-13;Romans 12:12;Ephesians 6:18;1 Thessalonians 5:17
Perseverance arises from suffering
Romans 5:3See alsoRomans 12:12;2 Corinthians 1:6;2 Thessalonians 1:4;2 Timothy 3:10-11;James 1:2-3;1 Peter 4:19;Revelation 2:2-3,19
Perseverance builds and demonstrates Christian character
Romans 5:4See also1 Corinthians 13:7;2 Corinthians 1:21-22;Corinthians 12:12;James 1:4;2 Peter 1:5-8
Encouragements for Christians to persevere
Acts 11:23;Acts 13:43;1 Corinthians 15:58;Corinthians 16:13;Philippians 1:27;2 Timothy 1:13;Hebrews 2:1;Hebrews 4:14;Revelation 3:11
See also
1105 God, power of5480 protection5560 suffering5942 security5953 stability8120 following Christ8248 faithfulness8318 patience8418 endurance8476 self-discipline8613 prayer, persistence8704 apostasy
