Joshua 10:25 ““Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courage…”

Joshua 10:25

“Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

World English Bible

Joshua said to them, “Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight.”

American Standard Version

And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: for thus shall Jehovah do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioshua sayd vnto them, Feare not, nor be faint hearted, but be strong and of a good courage: for thus will the Lord doe to all your enemies, against whome ye fight.

Darby Translation

And Joshua said to them, Fear not, neither be dismayed; be strong and courageous, for thus will Jehovah do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua saith unto them, 'Fear not, nor be affrighted; be strong and courageous; for thus doth Jehovah do to all your enemies with whom ye are fighting;'

Bible in Basic English

And Joshua said to them, Have no fear and do not be troubled; be strong and take heart: for so will the Lord do to all against whom you make war.

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Cross references

“Fear not”

Joshua 1:9 2 Corinthians 1:10 1 Samuel 17:37 Deuteronomy 31:6–8 Psalm 63:9 Psalm 77:11

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.”

2 Corinthians 1:10 · BSB

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

1 Samuel 17:37 · BSB

David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6–8 · 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.”

Psalm 63:9 · BSB

But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth.

Psalm 77:11 · BSB

I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.

“be strong”

Ephesians 6:10

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

“thus shall”

Deuteronomy 7:19 Romans 8:37 Deuteronomy 3:21 Deuteronomy 3:22

Deuteronomy 7:19 · BSB

the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.

Romans 8:37 · BSB

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Deuteronomy 3:21 · BSB

And at that time I commanded Joshua: “Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter.

Deuteronomy 3:22 · BSB

Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.”

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

In context

24When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks.

26After this, Joshua struck down and killed the kings, and he hung their bodies on five trees and left them there until evening.

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