Verses About Courage
Courage in scripture is almost always commanded in the presence of fear, not in its absence. The repetition of "do not be afraid" throughout the Bible is itself a kind of reassurance - God speaks directly to the trembling heart.
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Joshua 1:9
NIV“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.”
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Psalms 27:1
NIV“The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?”
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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.”
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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.”
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2 Timothy 1:7
NIV“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
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Romans 8:38
NIV“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God.”
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