And my neighbours laughed and said, ‘Is he still not afraid? He has already been hunted down to be put to death for doing this, and he ran away; yet here he is again burying the dead!’

If you have many possessions, make your gift from them in proportion; if few, do not be afraid to give according to the little you have.

Do not be afraid, my son, because we have become poor. You have great wealth if you fear God and flee from every sin and do what is good in the sight of the Lord your God.’

the demon will smell it and flee, and will never be seen near her any more. Now when you are about to go to bed with her, both of you must first stand up and pray, imploring the Lord of heaven that mercy and safety may be granted to you. Do not be afraid, for she was set apart for you before the world was made. You will save her, and she will go with you. I presume that you will have children by her, and they will be as brothers to you. Now say no more!’ When Tobias heard the words of Raphael and learned that she was his kinswoman, related through his father’s lineage, he loved her very much, and his heart was drawn to her.

But he said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; peace be with you. Bless God for evermore.

Then Holofernes said to her, ‘Take courage, woman, and do not be afraid in your heart, for I have never hurt anyone who chose to serve Nebuchadnezzar, king of all the earth.

He himself will crush them before us; as for you, do not be afraid of them.’

But Judas said to those who were with him, ‘Do not fear their numbers or be afraid when they charge.

Therefore he sent me to show you all these things, and to say to you: “Believe and do not be afraid!

‘Therefore do not be afraid, and do not let your heart be terrified; but go in and see the splendour or the vastness of the building, as far as it is possible for your eyes to see it,