'Support' in the Bible
For before this there was Theudas, who said he was someone important, to whom about four hundred men gave their support: he was put to death, and his band was broken up and came to nothing.
But some men gave him their support: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
And they are not able to give facts in support of the things which they say against me now.
Do not be uplifted in pride over the branches: because it is not you who are the support of the root, but it is by the root that you are supported.
We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves.
Not that we have authority over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for it is faith which is your support.
So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.
And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;