tharseo is a direct encouragement to be strengthened amid fear, pressure, forgiveness, salvation, or future testimony.

The attested present active forms are direct encouragements spoken to individuals or groups: amid fear in Mark 6:50 and Matthew 14:27, in connection with forgiveness or salvation in Matthew 9:2 and Matthew 9:22, amid pressure in John 16:33, and before future testimony in Acts 23:11.

1. Direct encouragement in difficult circumstances · dominant

   The present active singular and plural forms address people who need reassurance or resolve. In Mark 6:50 and Matthew 14:27 the APB renders the surrounding words "Take heart" and "do not be afraid" after those addressed are terrified; in Matthew 9:2 and Matthew 9:22 the same singular form precedes statements about forgiveness and being saved. John 16:33 places the plural form beside pressure in the world, while Acts 23:11 places the singular form before a future testimony in Rome.

   Mark 6:50Matthew 14:27Matthew 9:2Matthew 9:22John 16:33Acts 23:11

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the clause as "Take heart" and once as "Take courage" in Mark 10:49. These renderings show the verse-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.