50 Bible Verses about Courage to Strengthen Your Faith

Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to walk over fear to your desired destination. The bible is my go to place to find strength in times of fear and anxiety. In this article, I shared 50 bible verses about courage to strengthen your faith and help you rise above fear; the 50th bible verse is my favourite.

Bible Verses for Courage in Facing Fear

• Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• Joshua 1:9 (ESV) – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
• Psalm 27:1 (KJV) – “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?”
• Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Psalm 56:3-4 (NIV) – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

Bible Verses to praise God in hard times

Bible Verses for Courage in Times of Trouble

• John 16:33 (NIV) – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
• Romans 8:31 (NIV) – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
• 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT) – “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.”
• Psalm 34:4 (NIV) – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

Bible Verses for Courage in Spiritual Warfare

• Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV) – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
• 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
• Hebrews 10:35-36 (NIV) – “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
• James 1:12 (NIV) – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

50 Bible Verses About Restoration

Bible Verses for Courage in God’s Presence

• Psalm 23:4 (KJV) – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
• Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
• Isaiah 43:1-2 (ESV) – “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”
• Psalm 138:3 (ESV) – “On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.”
• Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) – “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”

More encouraging bible verses

• Romans 15:13 (KJV) – “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.”
• Psalm 118:6 (ESV) – “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
• Deuteronomy 20:4 (NKJV) – “For the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
• 2 Samuel 22:31 (NIV) – “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”
• Nahum 1:7 (KJV) – “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”

45 Bible Verses for Strength

• Zechariah 4:6 (ESV) – “Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.’”
• Acts 4:29 (ESV) – “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.”
• Mark 5:36 (KJV) – “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Be not afraid, only believe.’”
• Revelation 2:10 (NKJV) – “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
• Colossians 3:15 (NLT) – “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”

• 1 John 4:18 (ESV) – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
• Matthew 6:34 (NLT) – “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
• Psalm 112:7 (KJV) – “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”
• Micah 7:8 (NIV) – “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”
• Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

• Daniel 3:17-18 (NKJV) – “If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”
• Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV) – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) – “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
• Philippians 1:6 (KJV) – “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.”
• Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” 
• 2 Chronicles 15:7 (ESV) – “But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” 
• Psalm 31:24 (NIV) – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” 
• Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) – “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” 
• Exodus 14:13 (NIV) – “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.’” 

• 1 Chronicles 28:20 (ESV) – “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you.” 
• Hebrews 13:6 (KJV) – “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” 
• 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) – “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 
• Luke 12:32 (KJV) – “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” 

Final Thoughts

Finally, I will love to share my favourite bible verses that gives me confidence and fuels my courage whenever I am faced with challenges that sends chills down my spine- Psalm 91:1-16 (KJV) which says;

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Which of these verses speaks to you the most? Let me know in the comments! If this post encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a faith boost today.