¹ So then, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁰ Lastly, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his power.

⁷ For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.

¹³ Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men.

¹⁸ This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,

¹³ I am able to do all things through him who gives me strength.

⁹ And he said to me, My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble. Most gladly, then, will I take pride in my feeble body, so that the power of Christ may be on me.

¹⁰ So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong.

⁷ Only take heart and be very strong; take care to do all the law which Moses my servant gave you, not turning from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may do well in all your undertakings.

¹⁸ But be increased in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May he have glory now and for ever. So be it.

² To Timothy, my well-loved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

⁴ But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, says the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land, says the Lord, and get to work: for I am with you, says the Lord of armies:

² To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.