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Bible Verses About Courage

Curated by Kevin White — Editor, Father’s Heart Bible™ October 28, 2026

The best-known Bible verse about courage is Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and courageous.” Scripture does not ask us to feel brave. It tells us to be courageous because our Father is with us. Below are the verses on each of these, word for word in Father’s Heart Bible™, linked into the chapter so you can read Joshua 1 free and hear it.

Be strong and courageous

Said to leaders and ordinary people alike, and always with a reason.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be discouraged, for I, your Father, am with you wherever you go.

Read & listen to Joshua 1 What Joshua 1:9 means

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or dread them, for your Father goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Read & listen to Deuteronomy 31

Psalm 27:14

Wait for our Father; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for our Father.

Read & listen to Psalm 27

Psalm 31:24

Be strong, and take courage, all you who wait for our Father.

Read & listen to Psalm 31

Courage because our Father is with me

Courage does not come from us. It comes from who is beside us.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your Father. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Read & listen to Isaiah 41 What Isaiah 41:10 means

Psalm 118:6

My Father is with me; I will not fear. What can anyone do to me?

Read & listen to Psalm 118

Hebrews 13:6

So we say with confidence: Our Father is my helper; I will not fear. What can anyone do to me?

Read & listen to Hebrews 13

Psalm 138:3

On the day I called, you answered me; you made me bold, with strength in my soul.

Read & listen to Psalm 138

Courage that stands firm

Strength to hold your ground, even while afraid.

1 Corinthians 16:13–14

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.

Read & listen to 1 Corinthians 16

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Read & listen to Ephesians 6

2 Timothy 1:7

For our Father gave us no spirit of fear, but the Spirit of power, love, and self-control.

Read & listen to 2 Timothy 1 What 2 Timothy 1:7 means

Psalm 56:3–4

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In my Father, whose word I praise—in my Father I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

Read & listen to Psalm 56

Jesus says, take courage

His words to frightened and hurting people.

Matthew 14:27

But Jesus spoke to them at once: "Take courage! It is I; do not be afraid."

Read & listen to Matthew 14

John 16:33

I've told you this so you may have peace in me. In the world you'll face trouble, but take heart—I've overcome the world.

Read & listen to John 16

Mark 5:36

But Jesus overheard what they said and told the synagogue leader, "Don't fear, only believe."

Read & listen to Mark 5

Matthew 9:22

Jesus turned, saw her. "Courage, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." The woman was healed at that moment.

Read & listen to Matthew 9

Joshua 1 is the chapter where the command to be courageous is given three times. Read or hear it below, then follow it to the full chapter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bible verse about courage?

Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be discouraged, for I, your Father, am with you wherever you go.”

What does the Bible say about being brave?

1 Corinthians 16:13–14 says, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

How can I find courage when I am afraid?

Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait for our Father; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for our Father.”

What does the Bible say about courage in hard times?

John 16:33 says, “I've told you this so you may have peace in me. In the world you'll face trouble, but take heart—I've overcome the world.”

Where does courage come from?

2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For our Father gave us no spirit of fear, but the Spirit of power, love, and self-control.”

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Kevin White

Founder, Spirit Media Publishing · Father's Heart Bible™

Kevin White is founder of Spirit Media Publishing the publisher of Father's Heart Bible™, a translation centered on revealing God's heart as Father through every passage. He pastors readers toward the love of our Father — in plain English — and writes here about Scripture, sonship, and the modern Father-heart movement.