7 But we have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us.
8 In every way we're troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair,
9 persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed.
10 We are always carrying around the death of Jesus in our bodies, so that the life of Jesus may be clearly shown in our bodies.
11 While we are alive, we are constantly being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be clearly shown in our dying bodies.
15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba! Father!"
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have disappeared, and—look!—all things have become new!
13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
7 Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.
33 Ihave told you this so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble, but be courageous—I have overcome the world!"
33 Ihave told you this so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble, but be courageous—I have overcome the world!"
24 And let us continue to consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,
25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another even more as you see the day coming nearer.
13 Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
13 Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
11 So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing.
11 So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing.
28 Stop beingafraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.
16 That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if our outer man is wearing out, our inner man is being renewed day by day.
7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you have to suffer various kinds of trials,
17 This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
28 "Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.
27 I am leaving peace with you. I am giving you my own peace. I am not giving it to you as the world gives. So do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
27 I am leaving peace with you. I am giving you my own peace. I am not giving it to you as the world gives. So do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
17 Jesus said to them,"Follow me, and I will make you fishermen of people!"
18 So immediately they left their nets and followed him.
11 Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences.
12 We are not recommending ourselves to you again but are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who are proud of outward things rather than inward character.
13 So if we were crazy, it was for God; if we are sane, it is for you.
14 The love of Christ controls us, for we are convinced of this: that one person died for all people; therefore, all people have died.
15 He died for all people, so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the one who died and rose for them.
16 So then, from now on we do not think of anyone from a human point of view. Even if we did think of Christ from a human point of view, we don't think of him that way any more.
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have disappeared, and—look!—all things have become new!
18 All of this comes from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
19 For in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself by not counting their sins against them, and he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
20 Therefore, we are Christ's representatives, as though God were pleading through us. We plead on Christ's behalf: "Be reconciled to God!"
21 God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become God's righteousness in him.
13 Who will harm you if you are devoted to doing what is good?
14 But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.
38 Then Mary said, "Truly I am the Lord's servant. Let everything you have said happen to me." Then the angel left her.
18 There is no fear where love exists. Rather, perfect love banishes fear, for fear involves punishment, and the person who lives in fear has not been perfected in love.
5 Now may God, the source of endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other as you follow Christ Jesus,
5 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."
6 Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"
58 Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your work isn't wasted in the Lord.
10 Now in Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision,"Ananias!"He answered, "Here I am, Lord."
11 For I am longing to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong,
12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.
6 I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Christ Jesus.
6 "Five sparrows are sold for two pennies, aren't they? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight.
7 Why, even all the hairs on your head have been counted! Stop being afraid. You are worth more than a bunch of sparrows."
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our suffering, so that we may be able to comfort others in all their suffering, since we ourselves are being comforted by God.
2 Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building him up.
31 What, then, can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?