“But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the One who formed you says,’Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name, you are Mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, You will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.'” (vv. 1-3, NLT)
“‘Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather your children from east and west. I will say to the north and south, ‘Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel for the distant corners of the earth. Bring all who claim me as their god, fo rI have made them for My glory. It was I who created them.’ ‘ ” (vv. 5-7, NLT)
“‘I, yes I, am the Lord, and there is no other Savior. First I predicted your rescue, then I saved you and proclaimed it to the world. No foreign god has ever done this. You are witness that I am the only God,’ says the Lord.
‘From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch you out of My hand. No one can undo what I have done.'” (vv. 11-13, NLT)