“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
So we can say with confidence (parrhesia), 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?' (Psalm 118:6) — the quotation of Psalm 118:6 affirms that divine help (boēthos) enables fearlessness (phobeomai). What can humans do against one whom God sustains?
Church Fathers on Hebrews 13:6
“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them, them which suffer adversity as being yourselves also in the body. Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Let your conversation be without covetousness: being content with such things as you have.” See how large is his discourse concerning chastity. “Follow peace,” he said, “and holiness; Lest there be any fornicator or profane person” Hebrews 12:14; and again,…
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