2 Thessalonians 3:13

Warning Against Lazy, Irresponsible Behavior

¹² Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food. ¹³ Brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. ¹⁴ And if anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

Do Not Lose Heart

Lose Heart

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.

Deuteronomy 20:8

The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who is afraid or cowardly? Let him leave and return home, so that his brothers’ hearts won’t melt like his own.’

Psalm 27:13

I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodness
in the land of the living.

Isaiah 40:29-31

He gives strength to the weary
and strengthens the powerless.

Zephaniah 3:16

On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:
“Do not fear;
Zion, do not let your hands grow weak.

Malachi 1:13

You also say: “Look, what a nuisance!” “And you scorn it,” says the Lord of Hosts. “You bring stolen, lame, or sick animals. You bring this as an offering! Am I to accept that from your hands?” asks the Lord.

Luke 18:1

He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;

1 Corinthians 15:28

And when everything is subject to Christ, then the Son Himself will also be subject to the One who subjected everything to Him, so that God may be all in all.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day.

Galatians 6:9-10

So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Philippians 1:9

And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,

Hebrews 12:3

For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won’t grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:5

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons:

My son, do not take the Lord’s discipline lightly
or faint when you are reproved by Him,

Revelation 2:3

You also possess endurance and have tolerated many things because of My name and have not grown weary.