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13 Bible Verses About Confidence (KJV)

True confidence is not self-reliance; it is trust in a faithful God. Here is what the Bible says about confidence.

What the Bible says about confidence

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:6
“For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
Proverbs 3:26
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.”
1 John 5:14
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13
“Fear 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.”
Isaiah 41:10

God pledges to strengthen and uphold us, so our confidence rests not in ourselves but in the hand that holds us.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7

The Spirit God gives is not fearful but full of power and love, grounding a steady confidence in Christ.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1

With the Lord as our light and salvation, there is no one left to fear, so boldness becomes reasonable.

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

Those who wait on the Lord trade their own weariness for renewed strength that carries them forward.

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31

If God is for us, no opposition can finally stand, and that settles the question of our confidence.

“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.”
Ephesians 3:12

Through faith in Christ we may come to God boldly and with access, confident because of who he is.

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”
Psalm 118:8

It is safer to trust in the Lord than in people, so real confidence is anchored where it belongs.

“Have 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.”
Joshua 1:9

God's command to be strong and courageous comes with his promise to be present wherever we go.

Christian confidence rests not in yourself but in God: that He hears you, helps you, and finishes what He starts in you.

How these verses point to Christ

True confidence is never self-made bravado but trust in a faithful God. Jesus is where that trust lands: he faced the cross with settled courage and rose to prove the Father keeps every promise. Because he lives and intercedes for us, we can approach God boldly, knowing we are held. Our assurance rests not on our strength but on his finished work and his abiding presence with us.

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People also ask

What does the Bible say about confidence?
Scripture locates confidence in God: He finishes His work in us (Philippians 1:6), is our confidence (Proverbs 3:26), and hears our prayers (1 John 5:14).
How do I find confidence in God?
Trust His faithfulness and promises, approach Him boldly through Christ (Hebrews 4:16), and rely on His strength rather than your own (Philippians 4:13).
Is there a Bible verse about self-confidence?
The Bible redirects self-confidence to God-confidence: Philippians 4:13 and Proverbs 3:26 root our confidence in Him.
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