Perseverance in the Family
Psalm 72:17 BSB
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
Acts 14:22 BSB
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
2 Kings 17:41 BSB
So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.
Genesis 33:14 BSB
Please let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a comfortable pace for the livestock and children, until I come to my lord at Seir.”
Amos 3:1 BSB
Hear this word that the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt:
Genesis 30:3 BSB
Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.”
Jeremiah 3:14 BSB
“Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion.
1 Timothy 5:4 BSB
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
Genesis 16:2 BSB
So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.
Exodus 12:3 BSB
Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household.
1 Chronicles 13:14 BSB
Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned.
1 Timothy 3:12 BSB
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
1 Timothy 3:4 BSB
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
Genesis 50:8 BSB
along with all of Joseph’s household, and his brothers, and his father’s household. Only their children and flocks and herds were left in Goshen.
Galatians 6:9 BSB
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Hebrews 12:1 BSB
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
James 1:12 BSB
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.
Jeremiah 15:15 BSB
You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor.
Proverbs 12:19 BSB
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 27:24 BSB
for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.