Jeremiah 1:8 “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares…”

Jeremiah 1:8

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

World English Bible

Don’t be afraid because of them, for I am with you to rescue you,” says the LORD.

American Standard Version

Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Be not afraide of their faces: for I am with thee to deliuer thee, saith the Lord.

Darby Translation

Be not afraid of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation

Be not afraid of their faces, for with thee [am] I to deliver thee, — an affirmation of Jehovah.'

Bible in Basic English

Have no fear because of them: for I am with you, to keep you safe, says the Lord.

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Cross references

“not afraid”

Isaiah 51:7 Acts 4:13 Matthew 10:26 Jeremiah 1:17 Isaiah 51:12 Acts 4:29

Isaiah 51:7 · BSB

Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Acts 4:13 · BSB

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

Matthew 10:26 · BSB

So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Jeremiah 1:17 · BSB

Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them.

Isaiah 51:12 · BSB

“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?

Acts 4:29 · BSB

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

“for I am”

Joshua 1:5 Joshua 1:9 Deuteronomy 31:6 Deuteronomy 31:8 Exodus 3:12 Isaiah 43:2

Joshua 1:5 · BSB

No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Joshua 1:9 · BSB

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 · BSB

Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 · BSB

The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Exodus 3:12 · BSB

“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”

Isaiah 43:2 · BSB

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak.

9Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

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