The Bible is a collection of 66 books, written by 40 authors, and contains over 7 million words, so finding references to bravery isn’t easy. Each comment and citation here has been painstakingly chipped out of the stone.
Are you looking to gain courage as a follower of Christ? I hope you’re nodding your head yes. Below is a compilation of scriptures that can help give you the bravery needed to be courageous in God’s eyes — and ours, too.
Bible Verses About Bravery
In the Bible, God is often described as being a powerful warrior. Examples include Psalm 24:8-10 and Isaiah 42:13-16.
The Bible also describes several of God’s followers as being courageous. Some examples include:
Abraham (Genesis 17:1-5)
David (I Samuel 17)
Daniel (Daniel 6)
Rahab (Joshua 2)
The Bible is filled with verses about courage. God’s Word gives us the courage to be who we are and to do what we need to do.
In the book of Esther, we see this kind of courage in Esther’s cousin Mordecai when he protests against his people’s wicked behavior by risking his own life (Esther 4:16). He’s willing to put himself at risk because he loves his people and wants them to see the truth about their actions.
We also see this kind of courage in our Lord Jesus Christ when He comes down from heaven and dies on a cross for our sins (Philippians 2:5-8). In fact, Jesus says that if we want to be His disciples, we must be willing to take up our crosses and follow Him (Mark 8:34).
The Bible is full of inspirational quotes and passages that can encourage you to be brave. Here are some of the best Bible verses about bravery:
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” -Deuteronomy 31:6
“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.” -Isaiah 41:10
“Therefore go out to meet him and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “You are not going to attack this people or cause them harm; they have never harmed you.”‘” -2 Samuel 24-5 (NIV)
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” -Joshua 1:8 (ESV)
What is courage in the Bible?
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.” – Jeremiah 17:7
“But God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony within himself. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” – 1 John 5:9-11
“Whoever says he lives in Him must walk as Jesus walked.” – 1 John 2:6
“So I say live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” – Galatians 5:16
“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.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
“Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” (Deuteronomy 3:22)
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” (Psalm 28:7)
“Do not be afraid of them; remember well what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 7:18)
“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6)
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)