1Sa 23:16 Cross References

1 Samuel 23:16

16: Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God.

So take a new grip with your tired hands and stand firm on your shaky legs.
Mark out a straight path for your feet. Then those who follow you, though they are weak and lame, will not stumble and fall but will become strong.

With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.
Say to those who are afraid, "Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you."

"In the past you have encouraged many a troubled soul to trust in God; you have supported those who were weak.
Your words have strengthened the fallen; you steadied those who wavered.

Timothy, my dear son, be strong with the special favor God gives you in Christ Jesus.

But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen and build up your brothers."

David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king. They replied at once, "Good! Let's rebuild the wall!" So they began the good work.

Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor.
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble.
And on a cold night, two under the same blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how can one be warm alone?
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

But commission Joshua and encourage him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan. He will give them the land you now see before you.'

But that's not what I would do. I would speak in a way that helps you. I would try to take away your grief.

You have discouraged the righteous with your lies, when I didn't want them to suffer grief. And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins.

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