Bible Verses About

Motivation

Verses to press courage back into tired hands and keep you moving.

  1. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

    Colossians 3:23 · KJV

  2. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

    Proverbs 3:5 · KJV

  3. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

    1 Corinthians 15:58 · KJV

  4. But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

    Matthew 19:26 · KJV

  5. The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

    Psalms 34:17 · KJV

  6. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

    Romans 12:11 · KJV

  7. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

    2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV

  8. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

    Philippians 4:13 · KJV

  9. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

    Matthew 6:1 · KJV

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Frequently asked

What does the Bible say about motivation?

Scripture speaks to motivation in passages such as Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 3:5, 1 Corinthians 15:58. For example, Colossians 3:23 says, “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

What is a well-known Bible verse about motivation?

Colossians 3:23 — “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

Which Psalm is about motivation?

Psalms 34:17 — “The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”