Therefore.

Philippians 3:20, 21
But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, . . .

2 Peter 3:11-14
Since everything will be dissolved in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness . . .

and.

Philippians 1:8
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:26
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

my joy.

Philippians 2:16
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

2 Corinthians 1:14
as you have already understood us in part, so that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:19, 20
After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? . . .

1 Thessalonians 3:9
How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

so.

Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD.

Psalm 125:1
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone on account of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

John 8:31
So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

John 15:3, 4
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. . . .

Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 14:22
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.

Romans 2:7
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

Ephesians 6:10-18
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. . . .

Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

1 Thessalonians 3:8, 13
For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord. . . .

2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

2 Timothy 2:1
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 3:14
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

Hebrews 4:14
Therefore, since we have such a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Hebrews 10:23, 35, 36
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. . . .

2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

Jude 1:20, 21, 24, 25
But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, . . .

Revelation 3:10, 11
Because you have kept My command to endure with patience, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. . . .