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What it means

Said to a father who had just heard the worst news. Fear says it is over; faith says keep walking. When bad news comes, take the next step before you decide it is the end.

The source

"Do not be afraid. Only believe." Jesus said it in Mark 5:36. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Μὴ φοβοῦ· μόνον πίστευε"

Original Greek, Mark 5:36. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "Do not be afraid. Only believe." mean?
Said to a father who had just heard the worst news. Fear says it is over; faith says keep walking. When bad news comes, take the next step before you decide it is the end.
Who said "Do not be afraid. Only believe."?
Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Mark 5:36.
What is the original Greek?
Μὴ φοβοῦ· μόνον πίστευε. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Do not be afraid. Only believe." on a shirt?
Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Do not be afraid. Only believe." (Jesus, Mark 5:36, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/do-not-be-afraid-only-believe

Filed under Quotes about discipline and grit.

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