Zephaniah 3:16

New International Reader's Version

The time is coming when people will say to Jerusalem, “Zion, don’t be afraid. Don’t give up.

Cross References

Job 4:3

Look, you taught many people. You made weak hands strong.

Isaiah 25:9

At that time they will say, “He is our God. We trusted in him, and he saved us. He is the Lord. We trusted in him. Let us be filled with joy because he saved us.”

Isaiah 40:9

Zion, you are bringing good news to your people. Go up on a high mountain and announce it. Jerusalem, you are bringing good news to them. Shout the message loudly. Shout it out loud. Don’t be afraid. Say to the towns of Judah, “Your God is coming!”

Isaiah 41:10

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right.

Isaiah 44:2

I made you. I formed you when you were born as a nation. I will help you. So listen to what I am saying. Family of Jacob, do not be afraid. You are my servant. People of Israel, I have chosen you.

Isaiah 54:4

“Do not be afraid. You will not be put to shame anymore. Do not be afraid of being dishonored. People will no longer make fun of you. You will forget the time when you suffered as slaves in Egypt. You will no longer remember the shame of being a widow in Babylon.

Joel 2:21

Land of Judah, don’t be afraid. Be glad and full of joy. The Lord has done great things.

Zechariah 8:13

Judah and Israel, in the past you have been a curse among the nations. But now I will save you. You will be a blessing to others. Do not be afraid. Let your hands be strong so that you can do my work.”

Zechariah 8:15

But now I plan to do good things to Jerusalem and Judah again. So do not be afraid.

John 12:12

The next day the large crowd that had come for the feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 4:1

So because of God’s mercy, we have work to do. He has given it to us. And we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.

Ephesians 3:13

So here is what I’m asking you to do. Don’t lose hope because I am suffering for you. It will lead to the time when God will give you his glory.

Hebrews 12:12

So put your hands to work. Strengthen your legs for the journey.

Revelation 2:3

You have been faithful and have put up with a lot of trouble because of me. You have not given up.