Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 31:7 echoes 'Be strong and courageous' to Joshua personally, applying the same exhortation from 31:6.

Deuteronomy 31:23 has God Himself telling Joshua 'Be strong and courageous,' confirming the promise in 31:6.

In Deuteronomy 31:8, this same promise is repeated to Joshua — nearly verbatim, emphasizing God's faithful presence.

In Deuteronomy 1:29, Moses earlier said 'dread not, neither be afraid'—the same command given when Israel first faced the land.

Deuteronomy 4:31 reassures that God will not abandon or destroy His people, reinforcing the same promise of faithfulness from a different angle.

In Deuteronomy 7:18, 'thou shalt not be afraid' is paired with remembering God's deeds—reinforcing the same trust here.

In Deuteronomy 20:1, 'be not afraid... for the LORD thy God is with thee' directly mirrors this promise for battle.

In Deuteronomy 20:3, the priest commands 'fear not, do not tremble' before battle—a specific application of this principle.

Deuteronomy 20:4 Related theme

Deuteronomy 20:4 assures God goes with you to fight, matching the 'He will not leave you' promise in 31:6.

In Joshua 10:25, Joshua later uses the same exhortation to his commanders, applying Moses' words to new battles.

Joshua 1:6 Allusion

In Joshua 1:6, God directly commands Joshua with the same words Moses used, reaffirming the charge to lead Israel into the Promised Land.

In 1 Chronicles 22:13, David charges Solomon with the same formula, linking strength and courage to obedience for building the temple.

In Isaiah 43:1-5, God reassures Israel with 'Fear not, for I am with you,' echoing the promise of presence from Deuteronomy.

In 1 Chronicles 28:20, David quotes Moses' exact words to Solomon: 'Be strong and courageous... for the LORD... will not leave you or forsake you.'

Isaiah 41:13–17 Related theme

Isaiah 41:13-17 expands the 'do not fear' with imagery of God taking your hand and making you victorious, deepening the promise of help.

In 2 Chronicles 32:7, Hezekiah encourages his people with the same exhortation, citing the greater power of God against Assyria.

Psalm 27:1 Parallel

Psalm 27:1 expresses the same confidence: 'The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?' It reinforces the call to courage by grounding it in God's protection.

Isaiah 41:10 directly parallels the command: 'Do not fear, for I am with you; I will strengthen you.' It expands the promise of God's presence and help.

Haggai 2:4 Parallel

In Haggai 2:4, the same 'be strong' command is repeated with 'I am with you,' directly echoing God's promise to never forsake His people.

Joshua 1:9 Allusion

In Joshua 1:9, God repeats the command and adds 'do not be frightened, neither be dismayed' with the promise that God is with him wherever he goes.

Joshua 1:7 Allusion

In Joshua 1:7, the command is intensified with 'very courageous' and tied to obeying the law, building on Moses' initial charge.

Joshua 1:5 Citation

Joshua 1:5 repeats the exact promise to Joshua: 'I will never leave you nor forsake you,' applying the Deuteronomic assurance to the new leader.

In Zechariah 8:13, 'fear not, let your hands be strong' parallels the exhortation, linking courage to God's saving restoration.

In Numbers 14:9, Joshua and Caleb urge 'fear them not; the LORD is with us'—a classic parallel of courage based on God's presence.

Hebrews 13:5 directly quotes Deuteronomy 31:6 ('Never will I leave you'), applying it to contentment and freedom from love of money in the NT.

Jeremiah 30:10 applies the same command to exiled Israel: 'fear not' because God will save them from captivity.

Jeremiah 1:8 repeats the same divine encouragement: 'Do not be afraid, for I am with you' — a direct echo of the promise to Israel.

Isaiah 43:2 Allusion

Isaiah 43:2 expands on the promise: God will be with His people through trials, ensuring they pass safely through water and fire.

In 1 Kings 8:57, Solomon prays quoting this exact promise — asking God to 'never leave us nor forsake us'.

2 Chronicles 20:15 echoes the same assurance: God fights for His people, so they need not fear the enemy.

Genesis 15:1 tells Abram 'Do not be afraid, I am your shield,' establishing the same divine reassurance of protection and reward.

In 1 Kings 6:13, God promises 'will not abandon my people' — reinforcing the same assurance of divine presence.

In Numbers 21:34, God tells Moses 'Do not be afraid' of Og — the same divine encouragement for conquest promised here.

In Genesis 28:15, God promises Jacob the same 'never leave you' assurance — an earlier covenant promise of divine presence.

Joshua 6:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 6:27 shows the fulfillment: 'the LORD was with Joshua' as promised here, confirming God's faithfulness.

Psalm 27:14 Allusion

In Psalm 27:14, David exhorts himself to wait and be strong, echoing the call to courage but adding patient trust.

In 1 Chronicles 28:10, David tells Solomon to 'be strong and do it,' a shortened version of the charge focusing on action.

Isaiah 51:12 asks why fear mortals when God comforts you. It applies the same 'do not fear' command to a new context of divine comfort over human threats.

Luke 12:32 Parallel

Luke 12:32 applies the 'do not fear' to disciples, linking it to the Father's gift of the kingdom. It echoes the assurance of God's care in a NT setting.

In 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul calls believers to 'be strong' and stand firm—a NT application of the same call to courage.

In Ephesians 6:10, 'be strong in the Lord' echoes the command, emphasizing that strength comes from God's might.

In 2 Timothy 2:1, 'be strong in the grace of Christ' parallels the call, now grounded in New Testament grace.

2 Samuel 10:12 Related theme

In 2 Samuel 10:12, Joab echoes 'Be strong' — a similar battle exhortation trusting God's will.