The Bible is a source of solace, courage, and direction for countless individuals worldwide.
Several verses in it might bolster our self-assurance and courage in the face of difficulty.
Bible Verses For Confidence And Courage
Some Bible verses can inspire and motivate you, regardless of your challenge, whether dealing with self-doubt or just searching for inspiration.
In this article, we’ll look at some of the most inspiring Bible verses for confidence and courage and discuss how they can empower you to face problems in life with grace and grit.
Deuteronomy 31:3 (ESV) – The Lord Will Go Before You
The Lord your God himself will go over before you. He will destroy these nations before you, so that you shall dispossess them, and Joshua will go over at your head, as the Lord has spoken.
Joshua 10:25 (ESV) – Be Strong And Courageous
And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.”
2 Corinthians 5:8 (ESV) – Be Of Good Courage
Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
1 John 4:18 (ESV) – Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
2 Chronicles 32:7 (ESV) – Do Not Be Afraid
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there are more with us than with him.
Proverbs 24:10 (ESV) – Increase Your Strength
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Deuteronomy 31:3 (ESV) – The Lord Will Go Before You
The Lord your God himself will go over before you. He will destroy these nations before you, so that you shall dispossess them, and Joshua will go over at your head, as the Lord has spoken.
Joshua 10:25 (ESV) – Do Not Be Afraid
And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.”
2 Corinthians 5:8 (ESV) – We Are Of Good Courage
Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
1 John 4:18 (ESV) – No Fear In Love
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
2 Chronicles 32:7 (ESV)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there are more with us than with him.
Proverbs 24:10 (ESV)
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV)
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Psalm 31:24 (ESV)
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
1 Chronicles 28:20 (ESV)
Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
John 16:33 (ESV)
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Proverbs 28:1 (ESV)
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
John 14:27 (ESV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Mark 5:36 (ESV)
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”
Psalm 112:7 (ESV)
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Ephesians 6:10-18 (ESV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, …
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV)
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Philippians 1:28 (ESV)
And not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
Of David. 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?
Psalm 56:3-4 (ESV)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Mark 6:49-50 (ESV)
But when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
1 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
Desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.
1 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,
Joshua 1:1-9:27 (ESV)
After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel.
Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. …
Ephesians 6:10 (ESV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
1 Chronicles 22:13 (ESV)
Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.
Isaiah 12:2 (ESV)
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, anyone looking for courage and confidence will find the Bible a priceless resource.
Countless verses can inspire, motivate, and uplift us, from the teachings of Jesus to the understanding of the Proverbs.
We can discover the confidence to face our worries and the strength to overcome challenges by turning to these scriptures in trying times.
In the end, the Bible serves as a reminder that we are never alone and that even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome with faith and patience.
Therefore, let us cling to these Scriptures and place our faith in the ability of God’s word to lead us through life’s challenges and victories.
