¹² Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.^(A)

³ Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary^(A) and lose heart.

¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle^(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,^(B) be patient with everyone.

⁷ And when they ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?^(A)’ you shall say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt with fear^(B) and every hand go limp;^(C) every spirit will become faint^(D) and every leg will be wet with urine.’^(E) It is coming! It will surely take place, declares the Sovereign Lord.”

⁵ And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,