¹ You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

⁷ For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

¹³ Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

¹⁸ This charge I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

¹³ I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

⁹ He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

¹⁰ Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

⁷ Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you: don't turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

¹⁸ But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

² to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

⁴ Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,' says Yahweh. 'Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' says Yahweh, 'and work, for I am with you,' says Yahweh of Hosts.

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