¹⁸ Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey^(A) it, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!^(B)”

²⁵ See to it that you do not refuse^(A) him who speaks.^(B) If they did not escape when they refused him who warned^(C) them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?^(D)

²⁸ Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.^{(A) 29} How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God^(B) underfoot,^(C) who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant^(D) that sanctified them,^(E) and who has insulted the Spirit^(F) of grace?^(G)

The Armor of God

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord^(A) and in his mighty power.^(B)

¹³ Be on your guard; stand firm^(A) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.^(B)

²⁷ But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’”

Psalm 2

⁴ Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”

⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;^(A) do not be discouraged,^(B) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”^(C)