Fear & Courage
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Key Verses
KJV
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.
In simpler words
Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.
What was going on
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
What it means
God tells us not to fear—He is with us, strengthens us, and holds us up.
KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
In simpler words
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.
What was going on
Paul, from prison, tells Timothy to fan the gift of God: God has not given a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.
What it means
God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
KJV
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
In simpler words
There is no fear in love: true love has no room for fear, because where fear is, there is pain; and he who is not free from fear is not complete in love.
What was going on
John urges the church to love one another because love is of God: whoever loves is born of God and knows God, and God is love.
What it means
Perfect love drives out fear—so we don't have to be afraid.
A Gentle Word
Isaiah 41:10 — not “be brave.” Just “I am with thee.” That’s the whole thing.
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