Bible Verses About Strength

Scripture rarely tells tired people to try harder. It offers strength that is borrowed — renewed, supplied, sufficient in weakness.

Verse text shown in the King James Version.

1. Isaiah 40:31

   Renew their strength

   But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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2. Philippians 4:13

   I can do all things through Christ

   I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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3. Nehemiah 8:10

   The joy of the Lord is your strength

   Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

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4. 2 Corinthians 12:9

   My grace is sufficient

   And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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5. Psalm 46:1

   God is our refuge and strength

   God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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