Bible Verses About Courage
What the Bible says about courage. 10 passages, word for word.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
KJVHave not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
KJVBe strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Psalms 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
KJVWait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
KJVWatch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
KJVFear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Psalms 31:24
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
KJVBe of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
KJVFor God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Psalms 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
KJVThe LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
KJVThe wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Acts 4:29–31
29And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, 30as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” 31After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
KJV29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.