And he said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come and help you.
the rest of his men he put in the charge of Abishai his brother, and he arrayed them against the Ammonites.
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him.”
In the place where you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”
but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.”
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves;
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.