We have 10 encouraging Bible verses for the youth from the King James Version (KJV), New King James Version (NKJV), and Good News Translation (GNT):
Encouraging Bible Verses For The youth
1. Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s Plan for the Future
KJV: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
NKJV: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
GNT: “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.”
2. 1 Timothy 4:12 – Be an Example
KJV: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
NKJV: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
GNT: “Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, your faith, and your purity.”
3. Philippians 4:13 – Strength in Christ
KJV: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
NKJV: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
GNT: “I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.”
4. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord
KJV: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
NKJV: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
GNT: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.”
5. Isaiah 40:31 – Renewed Strength
KJV: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
NKJV: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”
GNT: “But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.”
6. Psalm 119:9 – Staying Pure
KJV: “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
NKJV: “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.”
GNT: “How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands.”
7. Matthew 5:16 – Shine Your Light
KJV: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
NKJV: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
GNT: “In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”
8. 2 Timothy 1:7 – No Fear, Only Power
KJV: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
NKJV: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
GNT: “For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.”
9. Ecclesiastes 12:1 – Remember God in Youth
KJV: “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.”
NKJV: “Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.'”
GNT: “So remember your Creator while you are still young, before those dismal days and years come when you will say, ‘I don’t enjoy life.’”
10. Romans 8:28 – God Works for Good
KJV: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
NKJV: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
GNT: “We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.”
Final Encouragement
When we read These verses young people are reminded of their purpose, strength, and the love of God in their lives. No matter the challenges, God is with them and has a great plan for their future.
