Nehemiah 4:14

New International Reader's Version

I looked things over. Then I stood up and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people. I said, “Don’t be afraid of your enemies. Remember the Lord. He is great and powerful. So fight for your families. Fight for your sons and daughters. Fight for your wives and homes.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong. Let’s be brave as we fight for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is best.”

2 Chronicles 32:7

“Be strong. Be brave. Don’t be afraid. Don’t lose hope. The king of Assyria has a huge army with him. But there’s a greater power with us than there is with him.

Nehemiah 1:5

I said, “Lord, you are the God of heaven. You are a great and wonderful God. You keep the covenant you made with those who love you and obey your commandments. You show them your love.

Job 37:22

Out of the north, God comes in his shining glory. He comes in all his wonderful majesty.

Psalm 143:5

I remember what happened long ago. I spend time thinking about all your acts. I consider what your hands have done.

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light, and he saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?

Psalm 46:11

The Lord who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.

Psalm 65:5

God our Savior, you answer us with right and wonderful deeds. People all over the world and beyond the farthest oceans put their hope in you.

Psalm 66:3

Say to God, “What wonderful things you do! Your power is so great that your enemies bow down to you in fear.

Psalm 66:5

Come and see what God has done. See what wonderful things he has done for people!

Exodus 14:14

The Lord will fight for you. Just be still.”

Exodus 14:25

He jammed the wheels of their chariots. That made the chariots hard to drive. The Egyptians said, “Let’s get away from the Israelites! The Lord is fighting for Israel against Egypt.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator. Remember him while you are still young. Think about him before your times of trouble come. The years will come when you will say, “I don’t find any pleasure in them.”

Daniel 11:32

He will pretend to praise those who have broken the covenant. He will lead them to do what is evil. But the people who know their God will firmly oppose him.

Zechariah 14:3

Then the Lord will march out and fight against those nations. He will fight as on a day of battle.

Numbers 14:9

But don’t refuse to obey him. And don’t be afraid of the people of the land. We will swallow them up. The Lord is with us. So nothing can save them. Don’t be afraid of them.”

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can’t kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Deuteronomy 1:21

The Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take it. Do what the Lord says. He’s the God of your people. Don’t be afraid. Don’t lose hope.”

Deuteronomy 10:17

The Lord your God is the greatest God of all. He is the greatest Lord of all. He is the great God. He is mighty and wonderful. He treats everyone the same. He doesn’t accept any money from those who want special favors.

Hebrews 13:6

So we can say boldly, “The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?” (Psalm 118:6,7)

Joshua 1:9

Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go.”

Judges 3:27

There in the hill country of Ephraim he blew a trumpet. Then he led the Israelites down from the hills.