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Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Romans 8:18

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Jeremiah 29:11–13

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

James 1:2–4

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

Psalms 9:9–10

Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble. — read the full passage →

James 1:3–4

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. — read the full passage →

Joshua 1:9

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

2 Corinthians 12:8–10

Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 1:6–7

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, — read the full passage →

Psalms 37:1–40

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

Galatians 6:2

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Psalms 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Romans 5:3–5

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

Psalms 50:15

Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

Proverbs 3:5–6

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:13

Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. ’

Psalms 34:17–18

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

Psalms 27:1–14

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 31:8

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

Psalms 145:9

Yahweh is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works.

Matthew 7:12

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Psalms 28:7

Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Psalms 34:17

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

1 Corinthians 13:7

bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Romans 8:1–39

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

Psalms 23:1–6

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Romans 5:3–4

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Psalms 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

2 Corinthians 1:3–4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:10

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Psalms 27:1

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Matthew 5:38–48

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:8

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Philippians 4:19

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:6–8

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Romans 13:8

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

James 1:2–3

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

Hebrews 12:1–29

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Psalms 55:22

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Romans 12:1–21

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 40:30–31

Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 12:9

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 4:16–18

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 26:3–4

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. — read the full passage →

Psalms 32:7–8

You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

1 John 3:22

and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Romans 8:38–39

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Habakkuk 3:19

Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.

Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Matthew 25:31–46

“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. — read the full passage →

Matthew 24:1–51

Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:1–48

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:4

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Philippians 4:12–13

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 12:9–10

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. — read the full passage →

John 20:29

Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen me,you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.”

Exodus 15:2

Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

2 Corinthians 12:1–21

It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. For I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. — read the full passage →

John 17:17

Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

Matthew 6:10

Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

Micah 7:1–20

Misery is mine! Indeed, I am like one who gathers the summer fruits, as gleanings of the vineyard: There is no cluster of grapes to eat. My soul desires to eat the early fig. — read the full passage →

Psalms 91:1–2

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Isaiah 40:29

He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.

Proverbs 3:1–5:23

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Amos 9:1–15

I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and he said, “Strike the tops of the pillars, that the thresholds may shake; and break them in pieces on the head of all of them; and I will kill the last of them with the sword: there shall not one of them flee away, and there shall not one of them escape. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:9–13

Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 18:10

Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

2 Timothy 2:1–3:17

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

Matthew 6:9

Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

Isaiah 43:19

Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

1 Samuel 30:6

David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God.

Genesis 1:26

God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

1 Thessalonians 2:13

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

Matthew 5:1–7:29

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

Psalms 90:2

Before the mountains were born, before you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.

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