40 Bible Verses About Encouraging Others

There are many bible verses about encouraging others, these Bible verses motivate us to encourage others and make them strong in their faith so that they can face life’s problems with courage and bravery. In history God’s Prophets and righteous people also did this and encouraged others. In these personalities, some are discussed below:

Jesus gives courage to his disciples and tells them to spread Christianity in the world. His disciples got motivated and they spread the Christianity to the world. It includes the popular names of Paul, Barnabas, Peter and Titus; they encourage others according to Christianity.

In old-testament, there is a mention of Moses who gave courage to Israelites in difficulties. After Moses, Joshua took the responsibility and encouraged Israelites.

For The Sake of Faith Encouraging Others

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Old-Testament

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Deuteronomy 31:6

Verse

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Explanation

In this verse, Moses is encouraging the Israelites and saying that you people should not be afraid at all, but has faith in God, that God will give you courage and never leave you.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 41:10

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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Explanation

In this verse, God encourages people and says that they should never fear anyone because God is always with them. God will give them courage and help them and protect them with His right hand. This verse encourages people and removes their fear.

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Old-Testament

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Joshua 1:9

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Explanation

In this verse, God gives courage and bravery to Joshua and tells him that I have commanded you and you must carry out my command with courage and bravery and do not be afraid. You must believe that your God is with you. Joshua had to lead the Israelites after Moses, which made him a little afraid. So God spoke this verse to Joshua and commanded him to act with courage and bravery.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 27:1

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The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

Explanation

This verse shows David‘s courage, bravery and faith in God. David says that he has full faith in God and hopes that God will help him in every difficult situation. He believes in God that God is with him. Therefore, he does not fear anyone and is ready to face everyone with bravery and courage.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 23:4

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Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Explanation

This verse shows that when Moses was in the dark valley, he said that I was not afraid because I have faith in God and his staff gave me strength and encouragement to fight any fear.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 40:31

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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Explanation

This verse talks about people who believe in God and hope that God will support them. Then God also blesses them abundantly and gives them wings like eagles with which they fly bravely and do not worry about anyone. They are not afraid of any path and they do not faint due to fear but face every difficulty with courage and bravery.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 31:24

Verse

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Explanation

In this verse, people are told that they should have faith in God and be strong, have no fear in their hearts and hope that God will help them.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 46:1

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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Explanation

In this verse it is mentioned that God is the source of our bravery and courage, God is the one who shelters us and removes our fear. We should have faith in God because He can help us in our difficulties and Can give strength to fight fear.

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Old-Testament

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1 Chronicles 28:20

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David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.

Explanation

In this verse, Moses advises Solomon and says that Solomon son, you should never be afraid and have faith in God because he is God who can give you strength and courage. You should believe that God is with you in every difficult situation and He always helps His righteous servants. In this verse, Moses teaches Solomon to show bravery and courage.

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Old-Testament

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Proverbs 3:5-6

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Explanation

It is advised in this verse that we should always have full trust in God and should not believe in our own intelligence but should entrust all matters to God. Because only God can show us the straight path. Therefore, instead of believing in our own understanding, we should believe in God.

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New-Testament

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Romans 15:4

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For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul teaches people to have courage and hope and says that God has written many things in our past that are meant only for us to teach and explain. So that we can have faith and hope in God.

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New-Testament

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1 Thessalonians 5:11

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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Explanation

In this verse we are taught that we have to keep ourselves strong and teach others so that they can also be strong. This verse gives a message to the believers that they should always take care of their brothers meaning the believers and should give them courage so that they can also face their affairs bravely and courageously.

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New-Testament

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Philippians 4:13

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I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul says that I can do all things because I hope that God will make everything I do worthwhile. God gives me courage and strength, because of which I can do everything and face every difficulty bravely.

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New-Testament

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Hebrews 10:24-25

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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Explanation

In this verse, we have been advised that we should always teach love and bravery to other people so that they too can bravely face the difficulties in their lives and live with love among them. This verse teaches us that we should keep meeting with our believing brothers. In this way we can convey more messages to people and people can get courage and bravery.

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New-Testament

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Verse

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

Explanation

This verse teaches that we should comfort other people and instill courage and bravery in them. In this verse it is said that God gives courage and bravery to his servants. So that, these people can encourage other people in difficult situations so that they can face difficulties bravely.

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New-Testament

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Ephesians 6:10

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Explanation

In this verse, we are told that we should not be afraid of difficulties and should have faith in God. Because God is the One who is very powerful and He can do anything whenever He wants.

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New-Testament

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Romans 1:12

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That is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advises that we should understand each other and give courage. When our faith is strong, we can give courage to others. Similarly, everyone’s faith gives courage to each other and people face difficulties bravely.

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New-Testament

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Colossians 3:16

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Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Explanation

In this verse, Jesus advises us that we should fill our hearts with all the teachings of God so that we are able to give courage to others. If we have faith in our hearts, we will encourage others and they will be able to face difficulties bravely.

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New-Testament

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2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

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May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

Explanation

This verse encourages us that God loves us very much and He will give us courage and bravery and make our hearts very strong. Because of which we will do good deeds and stay away from evil.

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New-Testament

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1 Corinthians 16:13

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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

Explanation

In this verse we are advised that we should protect ourselves and our faith and always have firm and strong faith so that we can solve problems and advise others.

During Time of Sorrow Encouraging Others

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 34:18

Verse

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Explanation

In this verse, God encourages us and says that God is very close to those whose hearts are broken and whose souls are scattered. Therefore, in difficult situations, these people need not worry. They should believe that God is with them and He will fix everything. 

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 147:3

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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Explanation

This verse stated that God is the one who will heal the hearts and recover the wound. So, we should believe him and his timings, he will definitely heal us.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 61:1-2

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The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.

Explanation

In this verse, the Prophet of God gives the message that God has sent him to the earth so that he can convey the message of God to the people, fulfill the needs of those who are in need and  heal those who are sick and To remove the worries of those who are worried. This verse teaches courage to those who are surrounded by worries and troubles.

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Old-Testament

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Lamentations 3:22-23

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Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Explanation

This verse encourages us and says that God is the Most Merciful and He shows mercy to His servants every new day. This verse encourages us and teaches us to live bravely and peacefully in our sorrows.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 55:22

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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Explanation

In this verse, people are advised and asked to entrust their troubles and sorrows to God because God will give them courage and strength and remove them from sorrows. God is the One who never lets His righteous servants fall, He always holds on.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 9:9

Verse

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Explanation

It is mentioned in this verse that whenever there is trouble, God always supports his servants. People become motivated and face difficulties with courage.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 30:5

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For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Explanation

In this verse, God’s mercy has been described and it has been said that God is a great being, if he is angry with someone, he will end this anger very quickly, but he continues to send mercy and kindness to his servants. This suggests that God is less angry but more merciful. If at night we are crying because we have many difficulties, by the morning He removes our difficulties and we start smiling again.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 43:2

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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Explanation

In this verse, God encourages his servant and says that when he passes by water, God is with him. When he is by the river, God is with him and holds him. God says that even when a person passes through the fire, God is with him and saves him from burning.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 49:13

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Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.

Explanation

In this verse we are encouraged and it is said that God always supports His servants and provides peace. In this verse, God tells the heavens, the earth and the mountains to rejoice. He does not leave us in difficult situations, this is his grace and everyone should be happy for his grace.

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Old-Testament

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Job 5:11

Verse

The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.

Explanation

In this verse, God says that those who are in trouble and in sorrow, God gives them encouragement and gives elevation to those who are down. This verse is an inspiration for all of us and it teaches us that we should have faith in God, He will never leave us alone in difficult situations.

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New-Testament

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Matthew 5:4

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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Explanation

In this verse, those people who are sad have been congratulated. This congratulation is given because God blesses and encourages those who are in trouble. Therefore, if any hardships have befallen him, he should be happy for the kindness and grace that will come his way.

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New-Testament

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John 16:33

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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Explanation

It is mentioned in this verse that this world is the cradle of sorrows. That is why difficulties and sorrows come in this world. We should have faith in God in this trouble because this world also belongs to Him and He will reward the patient very soon.

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New-Testament

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2 Corinthians 7:6

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But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus.

Explanation

This verse encourages us that if we are down, we should believe that God will one day hold us and lift us up.

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New-Testament

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Revelation 21:4

Verse

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Explanation

In this verse, the scene of the hereafter has been described and it has been said that God will end our sufferings and we will not be afraid of any sorrow, grief, suffering and death in the hereafter and we will be happy there.

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New-Testament

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1 Peter 5:7

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Explanation

It is said in this verse that we do not need to worry. If any difficulty comes upon us, we should hand it over to God because God cares for us and He will free us from this difficulty.

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New-Testament

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Hebrews 13:5

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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.

Explanation

In this verse, we are encouraged that we should be patient and grateful for what we have because God says that He is with His servants in every situation. God advises us that we should not be greedy of wealth and live a contented life.

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New-Testament

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Romans 8:18

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I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Explanation

In this verse, we have been told that if we follow the wrong path, God will put us in Hell in the Hereafter and God’s wrath will be very dangerous. The difficulties in this world are nothing compared to that. Therefore, we should face them with patience and courage so that we can get heaven in the hereafter.

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New-Testament

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2 Corinthians 1:5

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For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

Explanation

In this verse we are told that just as Jesus came to the world with the message of Christianity and we are facing many things that were the cause of difficulties for us. Along with this, we have been encouraged in this verse that just as we have faced some difficulties due to the coming of Jesus, we have also been saved by the coming of Jesus.

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New-Testament

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Romans 8:28

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Explanation

Sometimes we are faced with very strange difficulties and we do not understand what to do, but when we believe in God, they become better in our favor. This verse also teaches us that if we love God and have faith in Him, God will create good for us even in difficulties.

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New-Testament

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John 14:27

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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Explanation

In this verse, God tells His servants that He will give peace to His servants. This world cannot give peace to people. So there is no need for these people to worry. They should face every difficulty without fear and believe that God will give them peace.

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Conclusion

By reading these verses we come to know that we should believe in God. Our firm faith will give us courage and bravery to face difficulties. After getting encouragement, it’s our duty to encourage others so that they can manage their problems and face them bravely.