Perseverance & Finishing Well
The race of faith is run with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus to the end. Trials produce perseverance, and those who hold fast will receive the crown of life. These verses give strength to keep going and finish well.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.
Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.
Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.