¹⁹ But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?^{(A) 20} You intended to harm me,^(B) but God intended^(C) it for good^(D) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.^{(E) 21} So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.^(F)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly^(G) to them.

²³ But the Lord said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid.^(A) You are not going to die.”^(B)

³⁰ But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,^(A) Mary; you have found favor with God.^(B)

²³ By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born,^(A) because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.^(B)