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Deuteronomy 31:6
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Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
About Deuteronomy 31:6
Few verses address Courage in the Bible: Strength and Trust in God, Overcoming Deep Discouragement in the Bible, and Encouragement in the Bible as directly as Deuteronomy 31:6. This Old Testament passage from the law of Deuteronomy has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
- Psalms 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
- Psalms 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalms 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Related Verses
- Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
- Isaiah 35:4
“Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.”
- 1 Chronicles 28:20
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
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Divine Promises
- I Will Be With Thee Whithersoever Thou Goest
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 31:6
Pray through Deuteronomy 31:6 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Courage in the Bible: Strength and Trust in God. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.