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30 Encouraging Bible Verses every Teen should know



Think of a time you bought a new instrument or equipment.


When you look into the box or container, you'll find a manual instructing you on how to use the equipment.


The same applies to the Bible.


The Bible is a life manual for every human being. It has all you need to survive and overcome every challenge.


The teenage years can be very challenging. Reading the bible can help teens and young adults navigate life seamlessly. They need all the love and encouragement we can give them. Remember that all the devil does is kill, steal and destroy. Don't let the devil penetrate.


These Bible verses for teens can help in tough and challenging times.


Bible Verses for Teens


Isaiah 41:10


"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."


Jeremiah 29:11


''For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."


Philippians 4:6-7


"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."


Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."


2 Corinthians 4:16-18


"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."


Philippians 4:13


"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."



Joshua 1:9


"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."


1 Timothy 4:12


"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."


1 Corinthians 10:13


"The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."


Psalms 119:9


"How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word."


Isaiah 40:29-31


"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."



Proverbs 1:8-9


"Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."


Matthew 11:28-30


“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”


Matthew 6:25-26


“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to Him than they are?"


2 Timothy 1:7


“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”


John 16:33


“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”


John 14:1-4


“'Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.'"


Psalm 34:10


"Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing."


Psalm 23:4


"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."


Psalm 55:22


"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."


Isaiah 49:13


"Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones."


Zephaniah 3:17


"The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."


Matthew 6:34


"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."


James 1:2-4


"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."


Nahum 1:7


"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."


Romans 15:13


"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."


Galatians 6:9


"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."


Psalm 34:18


"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."


Deuteronomy 31:6


"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you."


Psalm 138:8


"The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands."


Philippians 4:19


"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."















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