Nor did he in unbelief stagger at God's promise, but became mighty in faith, giving glory to God,
And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw it, and ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.
»By what proof,« asked Zechariah, »shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is far advanced in years.«
And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled.«
Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
In fact I take pleasure in infirmities, in the bearing of insults, in distress, in persecutions, in grievous difficulties–for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts.
You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.