Be strong and of a good courage — twelve passages where God tells His people not to fear, because He goes with them.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9 · KJV — Joshua charged to be strong and courageous
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13 · KJV — Rejoice always; the peace of God
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29 · KJV — Comfort my people, wings like eagles
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 · KJV — Stir up the gift; unashamed of Christ
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 · KJV — Joshua commissioned as Moses' successor
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 · KJV — The Lord is my light and salvation
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 · KJV — Warnings from Israel; flee idolatry
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”
Romans 8:37 · KJV — No condemnation; nothing separates us
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 · KJV — Ezra reads the law to the people
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalm 73:26 · KJV — The prosperity of the wicked is fleeting
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV — Grace sufficient; strength in weakness
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9 · KJV — Bear one another's burdens
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