Bible Verses About Courage
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.
What to draw from
Bible verses about courage, from the words to Joshua before Israel entered the land to the Psalms and the letters of Paul. Joshua 1:9 and 2 Timothy 1:7 are among the best known. Draw one at random or browse the full list.
Reading verses about courage
Several of these verses were spoken at a turning point. Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9 belong to the handover from Moses to Joshua, and 1 Chronicles 28:20 to David’s words to his son Solomon about building the temple. In Acts 4:13 and 4:31, courage means speaking openly. Many verses are addressed to a particular person or to the people as a whole, and the context view shows who is speaking and to whom. For a card, the length filter helps you find short verses.
All 41 verses
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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.
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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.
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
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Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
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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 right hand of righteousness.
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Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
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But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
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Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
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I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!
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The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
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David also said to Solomon his son, Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
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Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
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Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
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He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
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The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
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Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
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But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.
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Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour.
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Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
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In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
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For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
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Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
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But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
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When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
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After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
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In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.
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“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
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Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
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On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
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Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
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In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
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But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.