Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Constancy?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Constancy in the Bible

Discover 19 Bible verses about constancy. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on constancy, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

19
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
15
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Constancy

  1. 1
    Ruth 1:14
    And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 119:31
    I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 119:33
    HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Proverbs 27:10
    Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Matthew 5:12
    Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Luke 18:1
    And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
    KJV
  7. 7
    Romans 12:12
    Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
    KJV
  8. 8
    Romans 16:3
    Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Romans 16:4
    Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Galatians 6:9
    And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
    KJV

Subtopics of Constancy

In obedience
In friendship
Under suffering
In prayer
In beneficence
In profession
INSTANCES OF
Jonathan
Priscilla and Aquila

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Constancy? (4 Verses)

And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.
I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Constancy? (15 Verses)

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Constancy

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about constancy. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about constancy and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about constancy is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on constancy needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about constancy with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about constancy, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about constancy?
Discover 19 Bible verses about constancy. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on constancy, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 19 key verses about constancy spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about constancy are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about constancy compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about constancy?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about constancy is Ruth 1:14 — "And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her."
Where in the Bible does it talk about constancy?
Constancy is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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