Isaiah 40:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Our God has said: “Encourage my people! Give them comfort.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the LORD, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Psalm 85:3

Your fierce anger is no longer aimed at us.

Psalm 85:8

I will listen to you, LORD God, because you promise peace to those who are faithful and no longer foolish.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing,

Isaiah 12:1

At that time you will say, “I thank you, LORD! You were angry with me, but you stopped being angry and gave me comfort.

Isaiah 3:10

Tell those who obey God, “You're very fortunate— you will be rewarded for what you have done.”

Isaiah 41:27

I was the first to tell the people of Jerusalem, “Look, it's happening!” I was the one who announced this good news to Zion.

Isaiah 50:10

None of you respect the LORD or obey his servant. You walk in the dark instead of the light; you don't trust the name of the LORD your God.

Isaiah 51:12

I am the LORD, the one who encourages you. Why are you afraid of mere humans? They dry up and die like grass.

Isaiah 51:3

Though Zion is in ruins, the LORD will bring comfort, and the city will be as lovely as the garden of Eden that he provided. Then Zion will celebrate; it will be thankful and sing joyful songs.

Isaiah 52:9

Jerusalem, rise from the ruins! Join in the singing. The LORD has given comfort to his people; he comes to your rescue.

Isaiah 60:1

Jerusalem, stand up! Shine! Your new day is dawning. The glory of the LORD shines brightly on you.

Isaiah 61:2

This is the year when the LORD God will show kindness to us and punish our enemies. The LORD has sent me to comfort those who mourn,

Ezekiel 16:42

Only then will I calm down and stop being angry and jealous.

Zechariah 1:13

The LORD's answer was kind and comforting.

Zechariah 1:17

I also promise that my towns will prosper—Jerusalem will once again be my chosen city, and I will comfort the people of Zion.

Zechariah 9:9

Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Encourage each other with these words.