Joshua 1:9

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.

Cross References

Genesis 28:15

Wherever you go, I will watch over you, then later I will bring you back to this land. I won't leave you—I will do all I have promised.

Deuteronomy 20:1

If you have to go to war, you may find yourselves facing an enemy army that is bigger than yours and that has horses and chariots. But don't be afraid! The Lord your God rescued you from Egypt, and he will help you fight.

Psalm 46:7

The Lord All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.

Isaiah 43:1

Descendants of Jacob, I, the Lord, created you and formed your nation. Israel, don't be afraid. I have rescued you. I have called you by name; now you belong to me.

Isaiah 43:5

Don't be afraid! I am with you. From both east and west I will bring you together.

Judges 6:14

Then the Lord himself said, “Gideon, you will be strong, because I am giving you the power to rescue Israel from the Midianites.”

2 Samuel 13:28

But he told his servants, “Keep an eye on Amnon. When he gets a little drunk from the wine and is feeling relaxed, I'll give the signal. Then kill him! I've commanded you to do it, so don't be afraid. Be strong and brave.”

Acts 4:19

Peter and John answered, “Do you think God wants us to obey you or to obey him?

Deuteronomy 31:28

So call together the leaders and officials of the tribes of Israel. I will bring this book and read every word of it to you, and I will call the sky and the earth as witnesses that all of you know what you are supposed to do.

Joshua 1:10

Joshua ordered the tribal leaders

Joshua 1:17

If the Lord our God will help you as he helped Moses, and if you are strong and brave, we will obey you as we obeyed Moses. We'll even put to death anyone who rebels against you or refuses to obey you.

Joshua 8:1

The Lord told Joshua: Don't be afraid, and don't be discouraged by what happened at the town of Ai. Take the army and attack again. But first, order part of the army to set up an ambush on the other side of the town. I will help you defeat the king of Ai and his army, and you will capture the town and the land around it. Destroy Ai and kill its king as you did at Jericho. But you may keep the livestock and everything else you want.

Joshua 10:8

“Joshua,” the Lord said, “don't be afraid of the Amorites. They will run away when you attack, and I will help you defeat them.”

2 Chronicles 15:7

So you must be brave. Don't give up! God will honor you for obeying him.

Isaiah 41:10

Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.

Genesis 39:2

So Joseph lived in the home of Potiphar, his Egyptian owner. Soon Potiphar realized that the Lord was helping Joseph to be successful in whatever he did.

Deuteronomy 31:23

The Lord told Joshua, “Be brave and strong! I will help you lead the people of Israel into the land that I have promised them.”

Joshua 3:7

The Lord told Joshua, “Beginning today I will show the people that you are their leader, and they will know that I am helping you as I helped Moses.

Joshua 6:27

The Lord helped Joshua in everything he did, and Joshua was famous everywhere in Canaan.

Joshua 10:25

and Joshua continued, “Don't ever be afraid or discouraged. Be brave and strong. This is what the Lord will do to all your enemies.”

1 Samuel 10:7

After these things happen, do whatever you think is right! God will help you.

1 Chronicles 28:20

But you must see that everything is done according to these plans. Be confident, and never be afraid of anything or get discouraged. The Lord my God will help you do everything needed to finish the temple, so it can be used for worshiping him.

Isaiah 8:12

Don't call something a rebellious plot, just because they do, and don't be afraid of something, just because they are.

Haggai 2:4

But cheer up! Because I, the Lord All-Powerful, will be here to help you with the work,

Haggai 2:5

just as I promised your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt. Don't worry. My Spirit is right here with you.