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27 Bible Verses About Help in Time of Need

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Summary

  • The phrase “time of need” comes from Hebrews 4:16, which bases its invitation on Jesus as a high priest “tempted in every way, just as we are.”
  • Psalm 46:1 calls God “an ever-present help in trouble” in a psalm about the earth giving way and nations in uproar.
  • The promise “never leave you nor forsake you” is given to Israel and Joshua in Deuteronomy 31 and Joshua 1, and Hebrews 13:5 applies it to contentment with money.
  • Romans 8:26 says the Spirit helps in weakness by interceding when believers do not know what to pray for, and John 14:16 calls the Spirit “another advocate to help you.”
  • In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the help Paul reports is grace in his weakness, and he does not record that the thorn was removed; in Philippians 4:13 it is strength to be content “in plenty or in want.”

In the Bible, help in time of need comes from God. Psalm 46:1 calls him “an ever-present help in trouble,” and the phrase “time of need” comes from Hebrews 4:16, which invites believers to approach “God’s throne of grace with confidence” to receive mercy and grace to help. The Psalms record people who called for help and were heard (Psalm 18:6, Psalm 34:17-18, Psalm 138:3). Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6 promise that God will not leave his people, Psalm 55:22…

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Scripture quotations are from the New International Version.

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