Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.