# encourage, encouragement, take courage #

## Definition: ##

The terms "encourage" and encouragement" refer to saying and doing things to cause someone to have comfort, hope, confidence, and courage.

* A similar term is "exhort," which means to urge someone to reject an activity that is wrong and to instead do things that are good and right.
* The apostle Paul and other New Testament writers taught Christians to encourage one another to love and serve others.

## Translation Suggestions ##

* Depending on the context, ways to translate "encourage" could include "urge" or "comfort" or "say kind things" or "help and support."
* The phrase "give words of encouragement" means "say things that cause other people to feel loved, accepted, and empowered."

(See also: [exhort](../kt/exhort.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 14:1-4](rc://en/tn/help/1co/14/01)
* [2 Corinthians 07:13-14](rc://en/tn/help/2co/07/13)
* [Acts 16:40](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/40)
* [Deuteronomy 01:37-38](rc://en/tn/help/deu/01/37)
* [Hebrews 03:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/heb/03/12)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H2388, H3820, H3824, G2114, G2115, G2174, G3870, G3874, G4389, G4837