When you're running low on energy — physically exhausted, emotionally drained, or facing a battle you didn't choose — the Bible has something specific to say. These Bible verses for strength aren't generic encouragement; they speak to the moments when you feel like you can't go on. Scripture reminds us that strength isn't something we manufacture on our own. It comes from God, who promises to uphold us, renew us, and fight alongside us. Whether you're supporting someone through illness, pushing through a season of burnout, or simply need to hear that you're not carrying this alone, these passages speak directly to that need.
The Bible verse most searched for strength — Isaiah 40:31 — promises that those who wait on the Lord will "mount up with wings as eagles." That's not a metaphor for better circumstances; it's a promise about where your power comes from. Browse the full collection below to find the passage that fits your situation.
"Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."Isaiah 40:26
"Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."Isaiah 40:26
"quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies."Hebrews 11:34
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,"Ephesians 3:16
"and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength,"Ephesians 1:19
"“Do not be afraid, O man highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”"Daniel 10:19
"He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people."Daniel 8:24
"“Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power."Genesis 49:3
"“With a large army he will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South. The king of the South will wage war with a large and very powerful army, but he will not be able to stand because of the plots devised against him."Daniel 11:25
"The Lord gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you.”"Deuteronomy 31:23
"But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort."1 Corinthians 14:3
"We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God’s fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,"1 Thessalonians 3:2
"May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones."1 Thessalonians 3:13
"rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."Colossians 2:7
Scripture returns to strength often enough that no single verse covers it. The 15 passages below come from across the Old and New Testaments, and they do not all say the same thing — read together they give a fuller picture than any one of them does alone.
Each links to a study page with the full passage, its context, and the text in six translations, so a verse that catches your attention can be followed properly rather than left as a fragment.
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The most-cited Bible verses for strength are Isaiah 40:26, Hebrews 11:34, Isaiah 40:29. This page collects 15 of them, each with its full passage, context and the text in six translations.
Read the verse in its surrounding passage before you use it — a verse that fits in isolation sometimes says something different in context. Compare two translations where the wording is unclear, and pick for the person who will read it rather than for the theme.
Scripture returns to strength across both testaments rather than settling it in one passage, which is why the verses on this page do not all say the same thing. Read together they give a fuller answer than any single verse does.
There is no single best translation. The NIV and NLT read most naturally and communicate well to someone outside the church; the ESV and NASB stay closer to the original wording; the KJV carries the phrasing most people recognise. Every verse here links to a page showing all six side by side.
More than any page can list. This one carries the 15 that are most often turned to for strength, chosen so each stands on its own and links through to the full chapter it belongs to.