The gospel is a race of perseverance, many believe that it is who arrives first but it is not like that, this race is won by enduring, supporting and walking alongside Jesus.
Bible Verses about Perseverance
Romans 5:3-4
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
James 1:12
Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good.
Ephesians 6:18
With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
Galatians 6:9
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
2 Peter 1:5-6
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,
2 Timothy 2:12
If we endure, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He also will deny us;
1 Corinthians 13:7
bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
2 Timothy 1:13-14
Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.
Colossians 1:9
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Hebrews 10:36
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
Acts 20:19
serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;
Psalm 16:8
I have set the Lord continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
Bible verses about addiction. What does God say about perseverance and continuing the race? All this in the following quotes from the Holy Scriptures.