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Bible verses about courage

Biblical courage is not the absence of fear. It is obedience with shaking hands, because Someone goes ahead of you. These passages have steadied believers at every threshold.

8 passagesWorld English BiblePublic domain, quoted verbatim

The charge at the edge of the Jordan

“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 · World English Bible

Strong and courageous, for he goes with you

“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”Deuteronomy 31:6 · World English Bible

Whom shall I fear?

“Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”Psalms 27:1 · World English Bible

The hand that holds your right hand

“For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’”Isaiah 41:13 · World English Bible

A spirit of power, love, and self-control

“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”2 Timothy 1:7 · World English Bible

Watch, stand firm, be strong

“Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!”1 Corinthians 16:13 · World English Bible

What to do the moment fear arrives

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”Psalms 56:3-4 · World English Bible

Strength for all things in Christ

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”Philippians 4:13 · World English Bible

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