Bear up [α ν τ ο φ θ α λ μ ε ι ν]. Only here in New Testament. From ajnti opposite, and ojfqalmov, the eye. Lit, to look the wind : in the eye. The ancient ships often had an eye painted on each side of the bow. To sail "into the eye of the wind" is a modern nautical phrase.

We let her drive [ε π ι δ ο ν τ ε ς ε φ ε ρ ο μ ε θ α]. Lit., having given up to it, we were born along.

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Old Testament