In life, we often face challenges, setbacks, and unexpected obstacles that test our strength and perseverance.
But resilience—the ability to bounce back and keep going, no matter the circumstances—is a quality that the Bible encourages us to cultivate.
God promises to be with us through every trial, and He equips us with the strength we need to endure and grow stronger.
Resilience is not about avoiding difficulties but about trusting God to carry us through them and learning to stand firm in faith.
These 35 Bible verses for resilience remind us of God’s unshakeable promises and the power He gives us to persevere, no matter what we face.
Bible Verses for Resilience
1. Isaiah 40:31 – Renewed Strength in the Lord
“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.”
2. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – Persevering in Trials
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.”
3. Romans 8:37 – More Than Conquerors
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”
4. James 1:2-4 – Growing Through Trials
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
5. Psalm 34:17-18 – The Lord’s Help in Affliction
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
6. Philippians 4:13 – Strength Through Christ
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
7. Hebrews 12:1 – Running the Race with Endurance
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
8. 2 Timothy 4:7 – Fighting the Good Fight
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
9. Psalm 42:11 – Hope in God’s Presence
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
10. Isaiah 41:10 – God’s Promises of Help and Strength
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
11. Isaiah 43:2 – God’s Presence in Trials
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
12. 2 Chronicles 15:7 – Be Strong and Courageous
“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”
13. Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s Faithfulness in Every Trial
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
14. 1 Peter 5:10 – God Will Restore and Strengthen You
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
15. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – God Provides a Way Out
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
16. Romans 5:3-4 – Suffering Produces Resilience
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope.”
17. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – Strength in Weakness
“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.”
18. Psalm 73:26 – God Is Our Strength
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
19. Ephesians 6:10 – Be Strong in the Lord
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
20. Hebrews 10:36 – Perseverance Leads to Rewards
“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”
21. 1 Peter 1:6-7 – Testing of Faith Refines Us
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
22. Psalm 18:29 – God Equips Us to Overcome
“For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.”
23. Philippians 1:6 – God Completes the Work He Begins
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
24. Isaiah 41:13 – God Upholds Us
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
25. Romans 8:18 – Future Glory for Present Suffering
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
26. Psalm 46:1 – God is Our Refuge
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
27. 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Stand Firm in the Faith
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
28. Psalm 118:14 – God Is Our Strength and Song
“The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
29. Matthew 11:28-30 – Rest in God’s Strength
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
30. Colossians 1:11 – Strengthened with God’s Power
“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.”
31. 2 Corinthians 1:4 – Comfort in Our Afflictions
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
32. Proverbs 24:16 – Rising Again After Falling
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.”
33. 1 Peter 5:10 – God Strengthens After Suffering
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
34. John 16:33 – Peace in Jesus
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
35. Psalm 121:1-2 – Help from the Lord
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.”
Our Thoughts On What The Bible Says About Resilience
The Bible offers a powerful message about resilience—endurance through life’s challenges is not about our strength but about relying on God’s faithfulness and grace.
Resilience is rooted in trust—trusting that God is with us in every trial, strengthening us when we are weak and providing a way out when things seem impossible.
The Scriptures call us to remain steadfast, knowing that God is shaping our character and preparing us for greater things.
True resilience comes when we focus on God’s promises. We must also learn to press on and pray through adversity, and allow Him to strengthen us day by day.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being our source of strength and resilience.
Help us to rely on Your promises and to trust in Your faithfulness, even in times of struggle.
Give us the strength to endure and the courage to face every challenge with confidence, knowing that You are with us.
We pray that You will continue to strengthen us, restore us, and help us grow through every trial.
May our resilience reflect Your glory and bring honor to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.