10 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

2 variant units attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• Faith
• Joy
• Peace

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• Acts 23:11 — And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
• Acts 23:11 — And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
• Isa 41:4 — Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.
• Isa 41:10 — Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
• Isa 41:14 — Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
• Isa 51:12 — I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
• John 6:20 — But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
• John 6:20 — But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
• John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
• John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
• Luke 1:13 — But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
• Luke 1:13 — But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
• Luke 1:30 — And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
• Luke 1:30 — And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
• Luke 2:10 — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
• Luke 2:10 — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
• Luke 12:32 — Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
• Luke 24:38 — And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
• Mark 6:50 — For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
• Matt 9:2 — And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
• Matt 17:7 — And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
• Matt 17:7 — And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
• Matt 28:5 — And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
• Matt 28:10 — Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
• Matt 28:10 — Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
• Rev 1:17 — And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: