Strength, both physical and spiritual, serves as a cornerstone of resilience in the human experience. As we navigate life’s challenges and tribulations, the concept of strength takes on profound significance, guiding us through adversity and empowering us to persevere.
In this article, I have compiled 67 Bible verses about strength, helping you find strength, inspiration, and guidance in life.
The scriptures used in this blog post are from the New International Version Bible
The foundation of strength
Defining strength: beyond physical power
Psalm 18:32
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Habakkuk 3:19
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.
God as the ultimate source of strength
Trusting in God’s power
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
Psalm 121:1-2
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Jeremiah 32:17
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”
Recognizing God’s role in empowering his people
Psalm 28:8
The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Psalm 18:17
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.
Psalm 68:35
You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Psalm 29:11
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Finding strength through faith
The power of belief
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
God’s promises of strength
Unveiling God’s promises
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
Psalm 145:18-19
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Scriptures offering comfort and support
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Exodus 14:14
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Inner strength and courage
Building resilience through adversity
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
Overcoming fear and doubt
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 37:23-24
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Cultivating a strong spirit
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Strength in times of trials
Finding strength in hard times
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 37:39
The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Psalm 18:2
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Persevering through challenges
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Finding encouragement amidst struggles
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalm 31:24
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Hebrews 13:5-6
Because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Emotional strength and stability
Dealing with emotional turmoil
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
John 16:33
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finding peace amidst turbulence
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Exodus 33:14
“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Strength in relationships
Building strong bonds with others
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Mental strength
Developing a resilient mindset
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
Overcoming negative thoughts
2 Corinthians 10:5
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Seeking wisdom and understanding
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Strength in purpose
Discovering and pursuing God’s callings
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Resilience in achieving goals
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Psalm 16:8
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
A prayer for strength
Heavenly Father,
I come before you, acknowledging my need for strength beyond my own. You see the struggles that weigh heavy on my heart, and you know the depth of my weaknesses.
Grant me the fortitude to face each obstacle with courage and perseverance. Strengthen my resolve, O Lord, that I may not be overcome by fear or doubt, but instead, stand firm in the power of your might.
Fill me with your unwavering strength, empowering me to endure hardships and adversities with grace and resilience. Let your presence be my constant companion, guiding me through the darkest valleys and the stormiest seas.
Lord, help me to draw upon your strength, knowing that in my weakness, your power is made perfect. Renew my spirit and rejuvenate my soul, that I may soar on wings like eagles, undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead.
In Jesus’ name, I pray,
Amen
