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Isaiah 40:1-2

1 Comfort for God’s People
Comfort, comfort my people,
says your God.

2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
and proclaim to her
that her hard service has been completed,
that her sin has been paid for,
that she has received from the Lord’s hand
double for all her sins.

Cross References for Isaiah 40:1-2

Isaiah 51:3 - The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:3

Hebrews 6:17-18 - Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:17-18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:17-18

Luke 2:25 - Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting fo... Click to read the verse Luke 2:25 Click to read the verse Luke 2:25

Isaiah 51:12 - “I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men, the sons of men, who ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:12

2 Corinthians 1:4 - who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:4

2 Samuel 19:7 - Now go out and encourage your men. I swear by the Lord that if you don’t go out, not a man will... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:7

Isaiah 3:10 - Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:10

Isaiah 65:13-14 - Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:13-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:13-14

Isaiah 60:1-3 - The Glory of Zion “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:1-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:1-3

Isaiah 41:10-14 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:10-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:10-14

Colossians 2:2 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2

Nehemiah 8:10 - Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have noth... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10

Psalms 85:8 - I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints— but l... Click to read the verse Psalms 85:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 85:8

1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore encourage each other with these words. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18

Isaiah 66:10-14 - “Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her, al... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:10-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:10-14

Isaiah 35:3-4 - Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:3-4

Isaiah 50:10 - Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:10

John 12:46 - I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. Click to read the verse John 12:46 Click to read the verse John 12:46

Zechariah 9:9 - The Coming of Zion’s King Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Se... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9

Zechariah 1:13 - So the Lord spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who talked with me. Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:13 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:13

Acts 20:12 - The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted. Click to read the verse Acts 20:12 Click to read the verse Acts 20:12

Isaiah 66:13 - As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:13

Isaiah 41:27 - I was the first to tell Zion, ‘Look, here they are!’ I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good ti... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:27 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:27

Zechariah 1:14 - Then the angel who was speaking to me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the Lord Almighty... Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:14 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:14

Isaiah 12:1 - In that day you will say: “I will praise you, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your ang... Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:1

Isaiah 52:9 - Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:9

Zephaniah 3:14-17 - Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Dau... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:14-17 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:14-17

Isaiah 62:11-12 - The Lord has made proclamation to the ends of the earth: “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, yo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:11-12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:11-12

Jeremiah 31:10-14 - “Hear the word of the Lord, O nations; proclaim it in distant coastlands: ‘He who scattered Isr... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:10-14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:10-14

Isaiah 57:15-19 - For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15-19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15-19

Isaiah 49:13-16 - Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:13-16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:13-16

Colossians 4:8 - I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and t... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8