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Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee.”
The reason for courage is God's presence.
Bible Topics
Bible Passages About Courage
Biblical courage is not the absence of fear. It is confidence rooted in God's presence.
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2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
This passage names what God gives in place of fear.
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Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
Courage grows when God becomes larger than the threat.
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Psalm 115:11
“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”
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Mark 6:50
“They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, 'Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!'”
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Psalm 121:2
“My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.”
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Psalm 118:14
“My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior.”
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Psalm 145:19
“He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”
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Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and steadfast; have no fear or dread of them, for it is the Lord, your God, who marches with you; he will never fail you or forsake you.”
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Judges 5:21
“The torrent Kishon swept them away; the raging torrent, the torrent Kishon. Trample down the strong!”
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Psalm 46:3
“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be shaken and the mountains plunge into the depths of the sea,”
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Psalm 37:40
“The LORD helps them and rescues them, rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in him.”
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2 Corinthians 12:10
“Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.”
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Acts 23:11
“The following night the Lord stood by him and said, Take courage. For just as you have borne witness to my cause in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome.”
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2 Chronicles 20:15
“He said: Pay attention, all Judah, inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: Do not fear or lose heart at the sight of this vast multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's.”
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1 Peter 3:14
“But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them,”
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Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
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2 Samuel 22:18
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.”
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Deuteronomy 33:26
“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty.”
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Psalm 142:8
“Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will deal bountifully with me.”
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Psalm 18:6
“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”
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1 Samuel 12:20
“Do not be afraid, Samuel replied. 'You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.'”
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2 Samuel 22:3
“My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.”
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Deuteronomy 20:3
“He said, 'Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them.'”
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Joshua 17:18
“The hill country will be yours. Though it is forest, you will clear it and it will be yours to its farthest borders; the Canaanites, though they have chariots fitted with iron and though they are strong, you can drive them out.”
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Deuteronomy 3:22
“Do not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.”
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2 Samuel 22:30
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.”
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Deuteronomy 10:20
“The LORD, your God, shall you fear; him shall you serve, and by his name shall you swear.”
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Joshua 1:7
“Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go.”
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Exodus 1:17
“But the midwives feared God; they did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but they let the boys live.”
A Short Prayer
Lord, give me courage to do what is right and strength to trust Your presence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Bible passage gives courage?
Joshua 1:9 is a strong passage for courage because it connects strength with God's presence.