True courage is trusting God even when the path is unclear. The Bible teaches that strength comes from faith, not fear. By leaning on God’s wisdom, you find the bravery to face any challenge. Courage is the quiet confidence that God is with you.
Below is the full list of bible verses on courage (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Courage
Joshua 1:9
“9 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.”
Related Themes: Frustration Business Self Confidence Fear
Deuteronomy 31:6
“6 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; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Related Themes: Loneliness Hope Strength Bullying
2 Timothy 1:7
“7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Related Themes: Fear Self Confidence Business Bullying Self-Control
1 Corinthians 16:13
“13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
Related Themes: Strength Faith Perseverance Loyalty
Psalm 27:14
“14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”
Proverbs 28:1
“1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
Related Themes: Boldness Police Cowardice Nervousness
Proverbs 3:5-6
“5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Related Themes: Frustration Trust Letting Go Faith Life
1 Chronicles 28:20
“20 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.”
John 16:33
“33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Related Themes: Frustration Suffering Peace Homelessness Bitterness
Psalm 31:24
“24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Philippians 4:13
“13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Related Themes: Strength Omnipotence Self Confidence Life Greatness
Mark 5:36
“36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Related Themes: Business Fear Trust Nervousness
Ephesians 6:10-18
“10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”
Related Themes: Strength Betrayal Greatness Manipulation Power
Psalm 112:7
“7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Isaiah 41:10
“10 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.”
Related Themes: Loneliness Frustration Hope Strength Healing
1 Corinthians 10:13
“13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
Related Themes: Lust Self-Control Addiction Strength Temptation
Philippians 1:28
“28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.”
1 Chronicles 22:13
“13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.”
Related Themes: Discouragement
Psalm 16:8
“8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Related Themes: Life Nervousness Security Refreshing
Matthew 10:16-20
“16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.”
Related Themes: Discernment Manipulation Safety Serving Others
Psalm 27:1
“1 A Psalm of David. 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?”
Related Themes: Life Strength Fear Reputation Light
John 14:27
“27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Related Themes: Peace Nervousness Loneliness Rest Hope
Psalm 56:3-4
“3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”
Related Themes: Trust Nervousness Fear Money Anxiety
Isaiah 12:2
“2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Ephesians 6:10
“10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Related Themes: Strength Betrayal Greatness Manipulation Power
Daniel 3:16-18
“16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”
Related Themes: Surrender
2 Chronicles 32:7
“7 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:”
Romans 15:13
“13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Related Themes: Hope Holy Spirit Joy Complaining Life
Proverbs 24:10
“10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”
Matthew 14:29
“29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.”
Related Themes: Faith
