1194 verses about Encouragement

We have heard of you, that you are a mighty man of valour, and meet to be our Friend.

I also will write to them words of encouragement and of honor and of gifts, that they may be with me to aid me.

Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, having for our encouragement the holy books which are in our hands,

and now, since this is come to our knowledge, you⌃ shall do well to write to us of your prosperity.

And they perceived that he was taken and had perished, and those who were with him; and they encouraged one another, and went on their way close together, prepared to fight.

and he encouraged them, and said to them, You⌃ yourselves know all the things that I, and my kindred, and my father’s house, have done for the laws and the sanctuary, and the battles and the distresses which we have seen:

And the spirit of the people revived, as soon as they heard these words.

The ambassadors that were sent to our people made report to us of your glory and honor: and we were glad for their coming,

And now we here are praying for you.

And with other such words exhorted he them, that the law should not depart from their heart.

I beseech therefore those that read this book, that they be not discouraged because of the calamities, but account that these punishments were not for the destruction, but for the chastening of our race.

Wherefore he never withdraws his mercy from us; but though he chasteneth with calamity, yet does he not forsake his own people.

And when he was utterly maimed, the king commanded to bring him to the fire, being yet alive, and to fry him in the pan. And as the vapor of the pan spread far, they and their mother also exhorted one another to die nobly, saying thus:

But above all was the mother marvelous and worthy of honorable memory; for when she looked on seven sons perishing within the space of one day, she bare the sight with a good courage for the hopes that she had set on the Lord.

And when he had exhorted her with many words, she undertook to persuade her son.

But bending toward him, laughing the cruel tyrant to scorn, she spoke thus in the language of her fathers: My son, have pity upon me that carried you nine months in my womb, and gave you suck three years, and nourished and brought you up to this age, and sustained you.

And when he had with these words made them of good courage, and ready to die for the laws and their country, he divided his army into four parts;

not despairing of myself, but having great hope to escape from the sickness.

I exhort you therefore and beseech you, having in your remembrance the benefits done to you in common and severally, to preserve each of you your present good will toward me and my son.

For I am persuaded that he in gentleness and kindness will follow my purpose and treat you with indulgence.

And they kept eight days with gladness in the manner of the feast of tabernacles, remembering how that not long before, during the feast of tabernacles, they were wandering in the mountains and in the caves after the manner of wild beasts.

And Maccabaeus himself took up arms first, and exhorted the others to jeopard themselves together with him and succour their kindred; and they sallied forth with him right willingly.

Moreover I have sent Menelaus also, that he may encourage you.

But when the Jews that were settled there testified of the good will that the Scythopolitans had shewn toward them, and of their kindly bearing toward them in the times of their misfortune,

they gave thanks, and further exhorted them to remain well affected toward the race for the future; and they went up to Jerusalem, the feast of weeks being close to hand.

But do you, O king, having informed yourself of these things severally, take thought both for our country and for our race, which is surrounded by foes, according to the gracious kindness with which you receive all.

but Maccabaeus still trusted unceasingly, with all hope that he should obtain help from the Lord.

And he exhorted his company not to be fearful at the inroad of the heathen, but, keeping in mind the help which of old they had oftentimes received from heaven, so now also to look for the victory which would come to them from the Almighty;

and comforting them out of the law and the prophets, and withal putting them in mind of the conflicts that they had maintained, he made them more eager for the battle.

And arming each one of them, not so much with the sure defence of shields and spears as with the encouragement that lies in good words, and moreover relating to them a dream worthy to be believed, he made them all exceeding glad.

And being encouraged by the words of Judas, which were of a lofty strain, and able to incite to virtue and to stir the souls of the young to manly courage, they determined not to carry on a campaign, but nobly to bear down upon the enemy, and fighting hand to hand with all courage bring the matter to an issue, because the city and the sanctuary and the temple were in danger.

Then Darius the king stood up, and kissed him, and wrote letters for him to all the treasurers and governors and captains and satraps, that they should safely bring on their way both him, and all those that should go up with him to build Jerusalem.

And I also do command to have it built up whole again; and that they look diligently to help those that be of the captivity of Judea, till the house of the Lord be finished:

and has honored me in the sight of the king, and his counselors, and all his friends and nobles.

Therefore was I encouraged by the help of the Lord my God, and gathered together out of Israel men to go up with me.

For we had said to the king, that the power of our Lord would be with those who seek him, to support them in all ways.

Arise, and put in execution: for to you does this matter appertain, and we will be with you to do valiantly.

Having vanquished this attempt, the king then decided to proceed to the neighbouring cities, and encourage them.

Nor was this unexpected uproar and sudden conflux of people unobserved by the Greeks who lived in the city, concerning men who had never harmed them: yet to aid them was not in their power, since all was oppression around; but they encouraged them in their troubles, and expected a favourable turn of affairs:

Some of the neighbors, friends, and fellow dealers of the Jews, even called them secretly to an interview, pledged them their assistance, and promised to do their very utmost for them.

When the king said this, the company present were glad, and approved; and then each man went to his own home.

Ceasing their miserable strain of woe, they took up the subject of their fatherland, hymning in praise God their wonder-working Saviour. All groans, all wailing, were laid aside: they formed dances in token of serene joy.

Mother, embrace your children; I will bring them out with gladness like a dove; establish their feet; for I have chosen you, says the Lord.

Abide still, O my people, and take your rest, for your quietness shall come.

Be joyful, O you mother, with your children; for I will deliver you, says the Lord.

So the angel that was come to talk with me held me, comforted me, and set me up upon my feet.

Up then, and eat some bread, and forsake us not, as the shepherd that leaves in the hands of cruel wolves.

And therefore has he sent me to show you all these things, and to say to you, Be of good comfort, and fear not.

Now therefore keep your sorrow to yourself, and bear with a good courage the adversities which have befallen you.

Do not so, but suffer yourself to be prevailed on by reason of the adversities of Sion; and be comforted by reason of the sorrow of Jerusalem.

You therefore shake off your great heaviness, and put away from you the multitude of sorrows, that the Mighty may be merciful to you again, and the Most High may give you rest, even ease from your travails.

and, behold, I lay as one that had been dead, and my understanding was taken from me; and he took me by the right hand, and comforted me, and set me upon my feet, and said to me,

And he said to me, Stand up like a man, and I will advise you.

The woman which appeared to you a little while ago, whom you saw mourning, and began to comfort her:

And, behold, you saw her likeness, how she mourned for her son, and you began to comfort her for what has befallen her; these were the things to be opened to you.

Therefore fear you not, nor let your heart be affrighted, but go your way in, and see the beauty and greatness of the building, as much as your eyes be able to see:

Be of good comfort, O Israel; and be not sorrowful, you house of Jacob:

for the Most High has you in remembrance, and the Mighty has not forgotten you forever.

Now therefore set your house in order, and reprove your people, comfort the lowly among them, and instruct such of them as be wise, and now renounce the life that is corruptible,

Don’t be afraid of their imaginations against you, don’t let the unbelief of them that speak against you trouble you.

Be you⌃ not afraid, neither doubt; for God is your guide:

then when evening came, sweating and very weary, he came to the royal tent, about which the entire army of our ancestors was encamped.

But if aged men of the Hebrews have died in the cause of religion after enduring torture, more rightly should we younger men die, scorning your cruel tortures, which our aged instructor overcame.

Imitate me, O kindred, nor ever desert your station, nor abjure my brotherhood in courage: fight the holy and honorable fight of religion;

Now this one, having endured this praiseworthy death, the third was brought along, and exhorted by many to taste and save his life.

For having arranged a holy choir of piety, they encouraged one another, saying,

And one said, Courage, brother; and another, Nobly endure.

For a like ardour for what is right and honorable increased their fellow-feeling towards each other.

You, then, having the same faith towards God, be not troubled.

With these arguments, the mother of seven, exhorting each of her sons, over-persuaded them from transgressing the commandment of God.

Be of good cheer, therefore, O holy-minded mother! holding the firm substance of the hope of your steadfastness with God.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Isaiah 61:2; 66:10,13

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Psalm 37:11

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.

But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.

Therefore don’t be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.

What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.

Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.

Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.”

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

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

He won’t break a bruised reed. He won’t quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.”

Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”

He didn’t allow him, but said to him, “Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on you.”

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

He said to them, “You come apart into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Jesus stood still, and said, “Call him.” They called the blind man, saying to him, “Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!”

When they lead you away and deliver you up, don’t be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept.

But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.