Zephaniah 3:16

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In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

On the next day a large crowd that had come [to Jerusalem] for the Passover Festival heard that Jesus [also] was coming to Jerusalem.

Therefore, [Prov. 4:26 says], "Strengthen your limp hands and weak knees;

So, having obtained this ministry through [God's] mercy, we do not become discouraged.

And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.

So, I am asking you people not to become discouraged over my sufferings on your behalf, for they are for your benefit [eventually].

Now think about how Jesus endured such opposition against Himself from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and become discouraged [yourself].

And you have persevered and endured [suffering] for my name's sake [i.e., in my service] and [yet] have not grown weary.