25 Bible Verses about Courage for Steadfast Faith

The Bible tells us that we struggle not only against physical and mental trials and temptations but that life is ultimately spiritual warfare, in which we battle against demonic spirits in pursuit of salvation and communion with God. We must have faith, humility, and courage in this spiritual warfare, knowing that Jesus has already won the victory over death and satan.

"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." (Ephesians 6:11-12)

We have gathered 25 Bible verses to encourage you in this fight for your soul. May these scriptures about courage give you the strength to keep your faith and rely on God through all tribulation!

10 Bible Verses about Courage

Joshua 1:9 - 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 - 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 - For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

1 Corinthians 16:13 - 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!

Proverbs 28:1 - The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 3:5-6 -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.

1 Chronicles 28:20 - 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.

John 16:33 - 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.”

Psalm 31:24 - Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!

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Hebrews 13:5-7  - Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Isaiah 41:10 - 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.

2 Timothy 3:17 - That the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

Job 32:8 - But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.

Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

John 15:13 - Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Psalm 34:8 - Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Psalm 23:4 - 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.

1 Corinthians 16:13 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

Psalm 16:8 - I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Lamentations 3:22-23 - The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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