28 Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard? The Lord is the eternal God, the Creator of the whole earth. He’s never weak or tired; you can’t find out all he knows. 29 He gives strength to the weary and power to the powerless. 30 Even young people grow weak and tired—they fall down when they’re exhausted. 31 But those who trust in the Lord will have their strength renewed. They will fly high with wings like eagles. They will run and not be tired. They will walk and not be worn out.

19 People of Zion, you who live in Jerusalem, you won’t have to weep any more. When you cry for help he will be kind to you. He will answer you immediately when he hears you.

1 But now this is what the Lord says to Jacob, the one who created you; to Israel, the one who formed you: "Don’t be afraid! I have saved you! I have called you by name; you are mine! 2 When you walk through the water, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they won’t flood over you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you on fire. 3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I gave Egypt to pay for your freedom; I traded Ethiopia and Seba for you.

12 I’m used to having nothing, and I’ve experienced having plenty too. In every possible situation I’ve learned the secret of dealing with having plenty and going hungry, of being rich and of living in poverty: 13 I can do anything through him who makes me strong!

16 So we don’t give up. Even though our physical bodies are falling apart, our inner selves are being renewed daily. 17 These trivial troubles we have only last for a little while, but they produce for us an ever-increasing degree of glory. 18 We don’t concern ourselves with what can be seen, for we look forward to what can’t be seen. What we see is temporary, but what we can’t see is eternal.

35 So don’t lose your confidence in God—it will be richly rewarded.

23 So let us hold onto the hope we’re telling others about, never hesitating, for God who promised is trustworthy. 24 Let’s think about how we can motivate one another to love and to do what is good. 25 We should not give up meeting together, as some have done. In fact we should be encouraging one another, especially as you see the End* approaching.

6 You can’t expect God to be pleased with you if you don’t trust him! Anyone who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who are searching for him.

12 For God’s word is alive and effective, sharper than any twin-edged sword, so penetrating it separates life and breath,* bone joints and their marrow, judging the thoughts and intentions of the mind.

9 Let’s never tire of doing good, for we’ll reap a harvest at the proper time, if we don’t give up.

11 I am coming soon! Keep a tight grasp on what you have, so that no one takes your crown.

12 This means the believers must patiently endure, keeping God’s commandments and trusting in Jesus.

12 Happy is anyone who patiently endures temptation, for when they’ve proved that they are trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life which God promises to those who love him.

1 God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.

22 Throw your burdens onto the Lord and he will take care of you. He will never allow those who live right to fall.

9 The Lord is a place of safety for those who are oppressed, a fortress in times of trouble.

10 Those who know your nature* trust in you, for you don’t abandon those who come to you.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy!

6 Those who weep as they go out to sow their seed will be singing in celebration when they carry the harvest home.

24 Be strong and be confident,* all you who put your hope in the Lord.

105 Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it’s a light for my path.

18 The Lord is close to all who ask for his help, to all who ask in sincerity.

19 He satisfies the needs of those who follow him. He hears their cries for help and he saves them.

33 I’ve told you all this so that you may have peace because you are one with me.* You will suffer in this world, but be brave—I have defeated the world!"

66 From this time on many of Jesus' disciples gave up and no longer followed him. 67 Then Jesus asked the twelve disciples, "What about you? You don’t want to leave as well, do you?"

68 Simon Peter answered, "Lord, who would we follow? You’re the one who has the words of eternal life. 69 We trust in you, and we’re convinced that you are God’s Holy One."

18 I will not abandon you like orphans: I will come back to you.

7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.* 8 Everyone who asks, receives; everyone who seeks, finds; and everyone who knocks has the door opened for them.

28 Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest. 29 Accept my yoke, and learn from me. For I am kind and have a humble heart, and in me you will find the rest you need. 30 For my yoke is gentle, and my burden is light."

26 Jesus looked at them and said, "From a human point of view it’s impossible, but all things are possible with God."

37 Nothing is impossible for God."

6 I’m absolutely sure that God who began this good work in you will continue working and bring it to a successful conclusion when Jesus Christ returns.

17 That’s why anyone who is in Christ is a new being—what was old is gone, the new has come!

1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth.* The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and the sea no longer existed. 2 I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, descending from God out of heaven, prepared like a bride made beautiful for her husband. 3 I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "Now God’s home* is with human beings and he will live with them. They will be his people. God himself will be with them as their God.* 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,* and death will never happen again. There will be no mourning or crying or pain ever again for the former world no longer exists."

7 The Lord is good, a place of safety in a time of trouble. He takes care of those who place their trust in him,

11 I know what I intend to do for you, declares the Lord. I plan good things for you and not bad. I’m going to give you a future and a hope.

7 But you need to be strong, not weak, for you will be rewarded for the work you do."

11 Don’t be unwilling to work hard; serve the Lord with an enthusiastic spirit. 12 Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.

12 Remain cheerful in the hope you have, put up with the troubles that come, keep on praying.

19 My dear friends, don’t seek revenge, but leave it to God to execute judgment*—as Scripture points out, "‘It’s for me to dispense justice, I will repay,’ says the Lord."*

17 Trusting in God comes from hearing—hearing the message of Christ.

28 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.

16 All Scripture inspired by God is useful for teaching, for confronting what is wrong, for setting us straight, and for telling us what is right. 17 This is how God provides a thorough preparation for those who work for him to accomplish all that’s good.

13 You should follow the model of good advice that you learned from me, with an attitude of trust and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the truth that was entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God the Father (who through his grace gave us eternal confidence and a trustworthy hope), 17 encourage you and strengthen you so you can say and do everything that is good.

9 But if we confess our sins, he is trustworthy and right so that he can forgive us our sins and make us clean from all that is not right in us.

14 We can be confident that he will listen to us as long as we ask in accordance with his will. 15 If we know that he hears our requests, we can be sure that we will receive what we’ve asked him for.

7 Love never gives up, keeps on trusting, stays confident, and remains patient whatever happens.