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What does the Bible say about strength?

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The Bible teaches that true strength comes from God, who sustains His people by His grace and calls them to trust and obey Him. Philippians 4:13 declares that believers can endure every God-given circumstance through Christ’s strength, not through self-reliance. Isaiah 41:10 and Deuteronomy 31:6 assure God’s people of His faithful presence and help amid fear. Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength to those who wait on the Lord, while Ephesians 6:10 calls Christians to be strong in His mighty power against spiritual evil. Even when human strength fails, Psalms 73:26 confesses that God remains the strength of the believer’s heart forever.

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  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Isaiah 40:31

    but those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

  • Psalms 73:26

    My flesh and my heart fails, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

  • 1 Chronicles 16:11

    Seek you Yahweh and his strength; Seek his face forever more.

  • Deuteronomy 31:6

    Be strong and of good courage, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13

    Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

  • Habakkuk 3:19

    Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer's feet, And enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.

  • 2 Timothy 1:7

    For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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