But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts.

This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.”

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,