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Verb tharseō (to take courage, to have confidence) in the Bible
(Translation from NRSV for the New Testament and Brenton for the Septuagint with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)
Matthew
| 9: 2 | And just then some people were carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take courage (tharseō), son; your sins are forgiven." |
| 9: 22 | Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take courage (tharseō), daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well. |
| 14: 27 | But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take courage (tharseō), it is I; do not be afraid." |
Mark
| 6: 50 | for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage (tharseō), it is I; do not be afraid." |
| 10: 49 | Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take courage (tharseō); get up, he is calling you." |
John
| 16: 33 | I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage (tharseō); I have conquered the world!" |
Acts
| 23: 11 | That night the Lord stood near him and said, "Take courage (tharseō)! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome." |
Genesis (LXX)
| 35: 17 | And it came to pass in her hard labour, that the midwife said to her, Take courage (tharseō), for thou shalt also have this son. |
Exodus (LXX)
| 14: 13 | And Moses said to the people, Take courage (tharseō): stand and see the salvation which is from the Lord, which he will work for us this day; for as ye have seen the Egyptians to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. |
| 20: 20 | And Moses says to them, Take courage (tharseō), for God is come to you to try you, that his fear may be among you, that ye sin not. |
1 Kings (LXX: 3 Kings)
| 17: 13 | And Eliu said to her, Take courage (tharseō), go in and do according to thy word: but make me thereof a little cake, and thou shalt bring it out to me first, and thou shalt make some for thyself and thy children last. |
Joel (LXX)
| 2: 21 | Take courage (tharseō), O land; rejoice and be glad: for the Lord has done great things. |
| 2: 22 | Take courage (tharseō), ye beasts of the plain, for the plains of the wilderness have budded, for the trees have borne their fruit, the figtree and the vine have yielded their strength. |
Baruch (LXX)
| 4: 5 | Take courage (tharseō), my people, the memorial of Israel. |
| 4: 21 | Take courage (tharseō), O my children, cry unto the Lord, and he shall deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies. |
| 4: 27 | Take courage (tharseō), O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you. |
| 4: 30 | Take courage (tharseō), O Jerusalem: for he that gave thee that name will comfort thee. |
Haggai (LXX)
| 2: 5 | and my Spirit remains in the midst of you; take courage (tharseō). |
Zephaniah (LXX)
| 3: 16 | At that time the Lord shall say to Jerusalem, Take courage (tharseō), Sion; let not thine hands be slack. |
Zechariah (LXX)
| 8: 13 | And it shall come to pass, as ye were a curse among the nations, O house of Juda, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: take courage (tharseō), and strengthen your hands. |
| 8: 15 | so have I prepared and taken counsel in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Juda: take courage (tharseō). |
Esther (LXX)
| 5: 1f | What is the matter, Esther? I am thy brother; take courage (tharseō), thou shalt not die, for our command is openly declared to thee, Draw nigh. |
Judith (LXX)
| 7: 30 | Then said Ozias to them, Brethren, take courage (tharseō), let us yet endure five days, in the which space the Lord our God may turn his mercy toward us; for he will not forsake us utterly. |
| 11: 1 | Then said Holofernes unto her, Woman, take courage (tharseō), fear not in thine heart: for I never hurt any that was willing to serve Nabuchodonosor, the king of all the earth. |
| 11: 3 | But now tell me wherefore thou art fled from them, and art come unto us: for thou art come for safeguard; take courage (tharseō), thou shalt live this night, and hereafter: |
Tobit (LXX)
| 7: 17 | Take courage (tharseō), my child; may the Lord of heaven and earth grant you his grace for this affliction; Take courage (tharseō), my daughter. |
| 11: 11 | and took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his father's eyes, saying, Take courage (tharseō), my father. |
Proverbs (LXX)
| 31: 11 | The heart of her husband has confidence (tharseō) in her: such a one shall stand in no need of fine spoils. |
Sirach (LXX)
| 19: 10 | If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee; take courage (tharseō), it will not burst thee. |
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