Bible Verses By Need
14 Bible Verses for Courage
Courage in Scripture is never self-generated bravado. It rests on one truth repeated to God's people again and again: be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you.
What the Bible says about needing courage
“Be 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.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Courage stands on the fact that God goes with you into the thing you fear.
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
A call to stand firm and be strong, right where you are tempted to shrink back.
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
Proverbs 28:1
Right standing with God makes a timid heart bold as a lion.
“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
What God gives is not timidity but power, love, and a steady mind.
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart.”
Psalm 27:14
Courage is strengthened in the waiting, as you keep your eyes on Him.
“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 commands courage and grounds it in his promise to be with you wherever you go.
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalms 31:24
Those who hope in the Lord are told to take courage, for he strengthens the heart.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13
You can face what is set before you because your strength comes through Christ who strengthens you.
“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Isaiah 41:13
God takes hold of your right hand and quiets your fear with his own steadying help.
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”
Psalms 138:3
In the day you cried out, God answered and put fresh strength into your soul.
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20
Be strong and unafraid to begin the work, for the Lord your God will not fail or forsake you.
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10
True courage is found not in your own resolve but in being strong in the Lord and his mighty power.
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
If God himself is for you, no opponent that rises against you can finally prevail.
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 13:6
Because the Lord is your helper you can boldly say you will not fear what man can do to you.
A prayer for needing courage
Father, I know what I need to do, and I am afraid. Make me strong and courageous. Remind me that You go with me, that You have not given me a spirit of fear, and that You strengthen the waiting heart. Make me bold as a lion for what is right. I will act, because You are with me. In Jesus' name, amen.
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- What Bible verse gives courage?
- Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:9, and 2 Timothy 1:7 are the great courage verses, grounding boldness in God's presence and power.
- What does the Bible say about being brave?
- Scripture repeatedly commands courage, always tied to God's presence: 'be strong and of a good courage... for the LORD thy God is with thee.'
- How do I find courage in God?
- Remember He goes with you, reject the spirit of fear He never gave, wait on Him to strengthen your heart, and step forward trusting His presence.
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