Deuteronomy 20:3
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3 And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them;
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Revelation 2:10
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10 (A)Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. (B)Be faithful until death, and I will give you (C)the crown of life.
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Hebrews 13:6
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6 So we may boldly say:
(A)“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”
Psalm 3:6
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6 (A)I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people
Who have set themselves against me all around.
1 Timothy 6:12
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12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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Isaiah 8:12-13
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12 “Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their [a]threats, nor be [b]troubled.
13 The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow;
Let Him be your fear,
And let Him be your dread.
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- Isaiah 8:12 Lit. fear or terror
- Isaiah 8:12 Lit. in dread
Psalm 27:1-3
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An Exuberant Declaration of Faith
A Psalm of David.
27 The Lord is my (A)light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The (B)Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked came against me
To (C)eat[a] up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.
3 (D)Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident.
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- Psalm 27:2 devour
Joshua 23:10
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10 (A)One man of you shall chase a thousand, for the Lord your God is He who fights for you, (B)as He promised you.
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Hebrews 12:12-13
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Renew Your Spiritual Vitality(A)
12 Therefore (B)strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
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Ephesians 6:11-18
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11 (A)Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [a]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against (B)principalities, against powers, against (C)the rulers of [b]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 (D)Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand (E)in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, (F)having girded your waist with truth, (G)having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 (H)and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking (I)the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And (J)take the helmet of salvation, and (K)the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 (L)praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, (M)being watchful to this end with all perseverance and (N)supplication for all the saints—
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- Ephesians 6:11 schemings
- Ephesians 6:12 NU this darkness,
Matthew 10:28
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28 (A)And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather (B)fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in [a]hell.
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- Matthew 10:28 Gr. Gehenna
1 Thessalonians 5:15
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15 (A)See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always (B)pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
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Acts 27:24
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24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’
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Acts 18:9-10
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9 Now (A)the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; 10 (B)for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.”
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Mark 16:18
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18 (A)they[a] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; (B)they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
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- Mark 16:18 NU and in their hands they will
Mark 16:6
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6 (A)But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.
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Matthew 10:31
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31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
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Matthew 10:16
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Persecutions Are Coming(A)
16 (B)“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. (C)Therefore be wise as serpents and (D)harmless[a] as doves.
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- Matthew 10:16 innocent
Matthew 8:26
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26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then (A)He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
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Isaiah 57:7-8
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7 “On(A) a lofty and high mountain
You have set (B)your bed;
Even there you went up
To offer sacrifice.
8 Also behind the doors and their posts
You have set up your remembrance;
For you have uncovered yourself to those other than Me,
And have gone up to them;
You have enlarged your bed
And [a]made a covenant with them;
(C)You have loved their bed,
Where you saw their [b]nudity.
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- Isaiah 57:8 Lit. cut
- Isaiah 57:8 Lit. hand, a euphemism
Isaiah 41:10-14
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10 (A)Fear not, (B)for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
11 “Behold, all those who were incensed against you
Shall be (C)ashamed and disgraced;
They shall be as nothing,
And those who strive with you shall perish.
12 You shall seek them and not find them—
[a]Those who contended with you.
Those who war against you
Shall be as nothing,
As a nonexistent thing.
13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
14 “Fear not, you (D)worm Jacob,
You men of Israel!
I will help you,” says the Lord
And your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
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- Isaiah 41:12 Lit. Men of your strife
Isaiah 35:3-4
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3 (A)Strengthen the [a]weak hands,
And make firm the [b]feeble knees.
4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted,
“Be strong, do not fear!
Behold, your God will come with (B)vengeance,
With the recompense of God;
He will come and (C)save you.”
Footnotes
- Isaiah 35:3 Lit. sinking
- Isaiah 35:3 tottering or stumbling
Isaiah 28:16
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A Cornerstone in Zion
16 Therefore thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I lay in Zion (A)a stone for a foundation,
A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
Whoever believes will not act hastily.
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