*1.* “In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” *2* “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” *3* “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” *4* “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”