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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 3 votes

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

  • Isaiah 41:10 3 votes

    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 3 votes

    but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

  • Ephesians 6:10 2 votes

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

  • Psalms 73:26 2 votes

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

  • 1 Chronicles 16:11 2 votes

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

  • Deuteronomy 31:6 2 votes

    Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13 2 votes

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

  • Habakkuk 3:19 2 votes

    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 2 votes

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

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