Endurance

The ability to persevere in a task or calling. The Christian is called to endure in the face of trial or opposition, and his endurance brings spiritual rewards.

Endurance commended as a virtue for God's people

Joshua 1:7; Galatians 6:9 See also Deuteronomy 5:32; Joshua 23:8; Job 17:9; Acts 11:23, Acts 13:43, Acts 14:22; Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:3; 1 Peter 2:20; Revelation 13:10

Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession

Matthew 10:22 parallel Mark 13:13Luke 9:62 See also Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 2:12

You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Christian endurance originates with God

Romans 15:5 See also 2 Corinthians 1:8–9; Colossians 1:10–11; 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

Christian endurance involves standing firm

1 Corinthians 15:58; Philippians 1:27 See also Galatians 5:1; Philippians 4:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:5

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

The results of enduring

Salvation

Hebrews 10:36; James 1:12 See also Romans 2:7, Romans 15:4; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 12:7–9

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Protection

Revelation 3:10 See also 2 Thessalonians 3:3–4

Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

Spiritual fruit

James 1:4 See also Luke 8:15; Romans 5:3–5

Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Encouragement for others

2 Corinthians 1:6 See also 1 Peter 5:9; Hebrews 12:1–3; Revelation 1:9

If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.

Examples of endurance

Psalm 123:3–4; 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Timothy 3:10–11; James 5:11; Revelation 2:3