Bible verses about courage
The Bible repeatedly tells people to be strong and courageous, grounding that command in the promise that God is with them wherever they go.
“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 · KJV
- Verses
- 13
- Key passage
- Joshua 1:9
- Translation
- King James
- Updated
- 2026-10-27
Courage in scripture is never self-generated. “Be strong and of a good courage” is always followed by a reason: God goes with you. The verses below include Joshua’s commission, David’s psalms written while hunted, and Paul’s reminder about the spirit God gives.
13 verses about courage
“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 · KJV“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.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 · KJV“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 · KJV“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.”
Isaiah 41:10 · KJV“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13 · KJV“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalm 31:24 · KJV“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 · KJV“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”
Psalm 56:3-4 · KJV“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalm 118:6 · KJV“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
Proverbs 28:1 · 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?”
Psalm 27:1 · KJV“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
Isaiah 43:1-2 · KJV“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.”
John 16:33 · KJVQuestions
What does the Bible say about courage?
The Bible repeatedly tells people to be strong and courageous, grounding that command in the promise that God is with them wherever they go. A good place to start is Joshua 1:9.
Where does the Bible talk most about courage?
Key passages include Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 27:14. This page lists 13 verses from the Old and New Testaments.
Which Bible translation is used?
The King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States. Other translations use different wording for the same passages.
Related topics
Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain in the U.S.). Verses were selected by hand. Last reviewed 2026-10-27. See how topics are chosen.