32 Bible Verses About Rising Up (With Cross-Reference)

1. Isaiah 60:1 – Arise, Shine

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” – Isaiah 60:1

Cross-References

Isaiah 40:31 – “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.”

Malachi 4:2 – “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise
with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.”

John 1:5 – “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

2. Proverbs 24:16 – The Rise of the Righteous

“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16

Cross-References

Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

2 Timothy 4:18 – “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.”

3. Psalm 3:3 – God, Our Shield

“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” – Psalm 3:3

Cross-References

Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”

Psalm 27:5 – “For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”

4. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Stand Firm

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58

Cross-References

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.”

Philippians 4:1 – “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!”

Hebrews 10:36 – “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

5. Micah 7:8 – Rise from Darkness

“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” – Micah 7:8

Cross-References

Amos 9:11 – “In that day I will restore David’s fallen shelter, I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins and will rebuild it as it used to be.”

Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”

Revelation 21:4 – “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

6. Psalm 37:24 – Not Alone in the Fall

“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:24

Cross-References

Psalms 91:11-12 – “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

7. Acts 3:6 – Rise in God’s Name

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” – Acts 3:6

Cross-References

Mark 2:11 – “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”

Acts 3:16 – “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.”

Romans 8:11 – “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”

8. Romans 6:4 – Walk in Newness

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” – Romans 6:4

Cross-References

Colossians 2:12 – “having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.”

Ephesians 2:6 – “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”

9. Isaiah 40:29 – Righteous Resilience

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29

Cross-References

James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

10. James 4:10 – Lifted by Humility

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

Cross-References

1 Peter 5:6 – “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

Matthew 23:12 – “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 14:11 – “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

11. Philippians 3:14 – Pressing Onward

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14

Cross-References

Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

1 Corinthians 9:24 – “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”

2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

12. Matthew 5:14 – Light of the World

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14

Cross-References

Philippians 2:15 – “so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”

John 8:12 – “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”

1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

13. Isaiah 41:13 – God Holds Our Hand

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13

Cross-References

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

Psalm 73:23 – “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.”

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14. Joshua 1:9 – Be Strong and Courageous

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

Cross-References

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

Isaiah 12:2 – “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

15. 1 Samuel 2:8 – Lifted from the Dust

“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.” – 1 Samuel 2:8

Cross-References

James 1:9 – “Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.”

16. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 – Rise with Christ

“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Cross-References

1 Corinthians 15:52 – “in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.”

John 5:28-29 – “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.”

Revelation 20:6 – “Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.”

17. Mark 2:9-11 – Rise, Take Your Mat

“Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man,
‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’?
But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”
So he said to the man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” – Mark 2:9-11

Cross-References

Luke 5:24 – “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.’ So he said to the paralyzed man, ‘I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.'”

John 5:8 – “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.'”

Matthew 9:6 – “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.’ So he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Get up, take your mat and go home.'”

18. Psalm 145:14 – Support in Falls

“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – Psalm 145:14

Cross-References

Psalm 146:8 – “the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous.”

Isaiah 61:3 – “and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”

19. Job 22:29 – When They’re Down, You’ll Say

“When people are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast.” – Job 22:29

Cross-References

Psalm 37:34 – “Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.”

20. Isaiah 52:2 – Shake Off the Dust

“Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, Jerusalem.
Free yourself from the chains on your neck,
Daughter Zion, now a captive.” – Isaiah 52:2

Cross-References

Isaiah 51:17 – “Awake, awake! Rise up, Jerusalem, you who have drunk from the hand of the Lord the cup of his wrath, you who have drained to its dregs the goblet that makes people stagger.”

Nehemiah 9:28 – “But as soon as they were at rest, they again did what was evil in your sight. Then you abandoned them to the hand of their enemies so that they ruled over them. And when they cried out to you again, you heard from heaven, and in your compassion you delivered them time after time.”

Isaiah 49:9 – “to say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be free!’ They will feed beside the roads and find pasture on every barren hill.”

21. Ephesians 5:14 – Wake Up, Sleeper

“This is why it is said: ‘Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.’” – Ephesians 5:14

Cross-References

Romans 13:11-12 – “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

1 Corinthians 15:34 – “Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.”

22. John 11:25 – The Resurrection and Life

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life.
The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’” – John 11:25

Cross-References

1 Thessalonians 4:14 – “For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”

John 5:24 – “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.”

Romans 6:5 – “For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.”

23. Matthew 28:6 – He Has Risen

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” – Matthew 28:6

Cross-References

Mark 16:6 – “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”

Luke 24:6-7 – “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”

John 20:1 – “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.”

24. Psalm 20:8 – Rise and Stand Firm

“They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.” – Psalm 20:8

Cross-References

Psalm 18:29 – “With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.”

Psalm 56:13 – “For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.”

Jude 1:24 – “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.”

25. Psalm 113:7 – Raise the Needy

“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap;” – Psalm 113:7

Cross-References

Psalm 75:10 – “for he says, “I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”

Job 5:11 – “The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.”

26. Luke 1:52 – Lifted Up the Humble

“He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.” – Luke 1:52

Cross-References

Psalm 75:7 – “It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.”

Psalm 107:40-41 – “He pours contempt on nobles and made them wander in a trackless waste. But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks.”

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.”

27. Lamentations 3:41 – Lift Up Hearts and Hands

“Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say:” – Lamentations 3:41

Cross-References

1 Timothy 2:8 – “Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”

Psalm 25:1 – “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.”

Hebrews 12:12 – “Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.”

28. Ecclesiastes 4:10 – If They Fall, One Will Lift up

“If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” – Ecclesiastes 4:10

Cross-References

Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Romans 15:1 – “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.”

29. Psalm 71:20 – Lift Me Up Again

“Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.” – Psalm 71:20

Cross-References

Job 33:29-30 – “God does all these things to a person—twice, even three times— to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.”

Isaiah 38:17 – “Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.”

Micah 7:7-8 – “But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”

30. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – New Creation Rises

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Cross-References

Galatians 6:15 – “Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.”

Ephesians 4:24 – “and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

31. Psalm 139:8 – In Both Heights and Depths

“If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.” – Psalm 139:8

Cross-References

Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Amos 9:2 – “Though they dig down to the depths below, from there my hand will take them. Though they climb up to the heavens above, from there I will bring them down.”

Job 11:8 – “They are higher than the heavens above—what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below—what can you know?”

32. Isaiah 42:16 – Lead the Blind

“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” – Isaiah 42:16

Cross-References

Isaiah 30:21 – “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”

Psalm 27:11 – “Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.”

Luke 1:79 – “to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

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