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12 So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.

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With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands,
    and encourage those who have weak knees.

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Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;[a] then you won’t become weary and give up.

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Footnotes

  1. 12:3 Some manuscripts read Think of how people hurt themselves by opposing him.

14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

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When they ask why you are groaning, tell them, ‘I groan because of the terrifying news I have heard. When it comes true, the boldest heart will melt with fear; all strength will disappear. Every spirit will faint; strong knees will become as weak as water. And the Sovereign Lord says: It is coming! It’s on its way!’”

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“In the past you have encouraged many people;
    you have strengthened those who were weak.
Your words have supported those who were falling;
    you encouraged those with shaky knees.

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And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children?[a] He said,

“My child,[b] don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline,
    and don’t give up when he corrects you.

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Footnotes

  1. 12:5a Greek sons; also in 12:7, 8.
  2. 12:5b Greek son; also in 12:6, 7.

17 Their hands will hang limp,
    their knees will be weak as water.

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and his face turned pale with fright. His knees knocked together in fear and his legs gave way beneath him.

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10 Soon the city is plundered, empty, and ruined.
    Hearts melt and knees shake.
The people stand aghast,
    their faces pale and trembling.

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