50 Bible Verses About Courage to Inspire Strength and Faith

1–10: Courage in Times of Fear

1. Deuteronomy 31:6 — "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you."
2. Joshua 1:9 — "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
3. Psalm 27:1 — "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?"
4. Isaiah 41:10 — "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God."
5. 2 Timothy 1:7 — "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
6. Psalm 56:3 — "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."
7. John 14:27 — "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
8. Romans 8:31 — "If God is for us, who can be against us?"
9. Isaiah 43:1 — "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
10. Hebrews 13:6 — "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid."

11–20: Courage to Follow God's Plan

11. Proverbs 3:5–6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
12. 1 Chronicles 28:20 — "Be strong and courageous, and do the work."
13. Psalm 31:24 — "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."
14. Mark 5:36 — "Don’t be afraid; just believe."
15. Matthew 14:27 — "Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid."
16. 2 Chronicles 32:7 — "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him."
17. Ephesians 6:10 — "Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
18. Joshua 10:25 — "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous."
19. Psalm 23:4 — "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil."
20. James 1:12 — "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial."

21–30: Courage in Facing Challenges

21. 1 Corinthians 16:13 — "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
22. Isaiah 12:2 — "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid."
23. Micah 7:7 — "But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord."
24. Psalm 112:7 — "They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord."
25. Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
26. 2 Samuel 10:12 — "Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God."
27. John 16:33 — "Take heart! I have overcome the world."
28. Nahum 1:7 — "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble."
29. Colossians 1:11 — "Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might."
30. Psalm 46:1 — "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

31–40: Courage Through Trust in God

31. Zephaniah 3:17 — "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves."
32. Isaiah 40:29 — "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
33. Romans 15:13 — "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him."
34. 2 Corinthians 12:10 — "For when I am weak, then I am strong."
35. Exodus 14:14 — "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
36. Psalm 18:2 — "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer."
37. Hebrews 10:35 — "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded."
38. 1 Peter 5:7 — "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
39. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."
40. Psalm 29:11 — "The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."

41–50: Courage to Keep Going

41. Isaiah 40:31 — "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength."
42. Matthew 6:34 — "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow."
43. Galatians 6:9 — "Let us not become weary in doing good."
44. Romans 5:3–5 — "Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
45. 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 — "We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day."
46. Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion."
47. Psalm 138:3 — "When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me."
48. Proverbs 28:1 — "The righteous are as bold as a lion."
49. 1 John 4:18 — "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear."
50. Jeremiah 29:11 — "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you."