⁶ Be strong^(A) and courageous,^(B) because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors^(C) to give them.

⁷ “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey^(D) all the law^(E) my servant Moses^(F) gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,^(G) that you may be successful wherever you go.^{(H) 8} Keep this Book of the Law^(I) always on your lips;^(J) meditate^(K) on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.^{(L) 9} Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;^(M) do not be discouraged,^(N) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”^(O)

²⁵ Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous.^(A) This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

¹⁰ Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.”

The Armor of God

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