But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. ...

God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. ...

He himself is our peace. ...

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. ...

Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household. ...

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. ...

God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you. ...

And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. ...

All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give all of you into our hands. ...

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. ...