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Introduction
It is because of being courageous that wars were won, giants were killed, and enemies were conquered. Nothing of great value or importance can be achieved without it. We need to be courageous at every stage of our lives. Having it doesn’t mean we aren’t scared; it just means that we choose to ignore fear and focus on the prize.
As a Christian, when fear is knocking at your door, let your courageousness carry you to open the door. We can look to the words of the Bible in times of crisis to help get us through our own dark times. Turning to the wisdom of the scriptures is one of the best things you can do to achieve a state of resolve.
Bible Verses About Courageousness.
“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 31:7
And Moses called unto Joshua and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for thou must go with these people to the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them, and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.”
Deuteronomy 31:23
Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.”
Leviticus 26:36
As for those who are left of you, I will bring despair (lack of courage, weakness) into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; the sound of a scattered leaf will put them to flight, and they will flee as if [running] from the sword, and will fall even when no one is chasing them.
Numbers 13:20
“And whether the land is rich or poor, and whether there are trees in it or not, be of good courage and bring some of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the season of the first ripe grapes.”
Joshua 1:6
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land, I swore to their ancestors to give them.”
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:18
Anyone who rebels against your command and does not obey your words in all that you command him shall be put to death; only be strong and courageous.”
Joshua 2:11
When we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath.
Joshua 5:1
Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted in fear and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites.
Joshua 10:25
Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.”
Judges 6:12
The LORD’s messenger appeared and said to him, “The LORD is with you, courageous warrior!”
Judges 20:22
But the people, the men of Israel, took courage, and again formed the battle line in the same place where they had formed it on the first day.
2 Samuel 4:1
When Ish-Bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all of Israel became alarmed.
2 Samuel 7:27
“For you, O Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have made this revelation to your servant, saying, “I will build you a house.” Therefore, your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to you.”
2 Samuel 10:12
“Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.”
2 Samuel 17:10
Then even the bravest soldiers, though they have the heart of a lion, will be paralyzed with fear, for all Israel knows what a mighty warrior your father is and how courageous his men are.
2 Samuel 22:46
They all lose their courage and come trembling from their strongholds.
1 Chronicles 17:25
“You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found the courage to pray to you.”
1 Chronicles 19:13
Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight.”
1 Chronicles 22:13
Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
1 Chronicles 26:6
Also to his son Shemaiah’s sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were courageous men of ability.
1 Chronicles 26:31
Of the Hebronites: Jerijah was the chief (these Hebronites were examined according to their descendants and fathers’ households in the fortieth [and final] year of David’s reign, and men of courage and ability were found among them at Jazer in Gilead)
1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon, his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work.” Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.
2 Chronicles 14:8
Now Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah, who carried large shields and spears, and 280,000 from Benjamin, who carried shields and drew bows, all courageous men.
2 Chronicles 15:7
“But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”
2 Chronicles 15:8
When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage. He removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the towns he had captured in the hills of Ephraim. He repaired the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple.
2 Chronicles 17:6
His heart was courageous in the ways of the LORD. And furthermore, he took the high places and the Asherim out of Judah.
2 Chronicles 17:13
He had large supplies in the cities of Judah, and soldiers, courageous men, in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 19:11
“Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be over you in any matter concerning the king, and the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act with courage, and may the LORD be with those who do well.”
2 Chronicles 23:1
In the seventh year of Athaliah’s reign, Jehoiada the priest decided to act. He summoned his courage and made a pact with five army commanders: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zicri.
2 Chronicles 25:11
Then Amaziah summoned his courage and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where they killed 10,000 Edomite troops from Seir.
2 Chronicles 26:17
Then Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, men of courage.
2 Chronicles 32:7
“Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the one with us is greater than the one with him.
Job 11:18
Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.
Proverbs 28:21
It is not good to show partiality— yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.
Psalm 18:45
They all lose their courage and come trembling from their strongholds.
Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Psalms 31:24
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
Psalms 107:26
They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril, their courage melted away.
Ezra 7:28
“And who extended to me his steadfast love before the king and his counselors, and before all the king’s mighty officers. I took courage, for the hand of the Lord my God was on me, and I gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me.”
Ezra 10:4
Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.”
Amos 2:16
Even the most courageous of the warriors will flee naked on that day— this is the Lord’s declaration.
Ezekiel 22:14
“Can your courage endure, or can your hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with you? I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.”
Daniel 10:19
“And he said, ‘O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.’ And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, ‘Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.’”
Daniel 11:25
“With a large army he will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South. The king of the South will wage war with a large and very powerful army, but he will not be able to stand because of the plots devised against him.”
Isaiah 35:4
Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.”
Isaiah 41:6
They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.
Jeremiah 4:9
“In that day, declares the LORD, courage shall fail both king and officials. The priests shall be appalled and the prophets astounded.”
Haggai 2:4
But now take courage, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ declares the Lord of hosts.
Matthew 9:2
And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. And Jesus, having seen their faith, said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins have been forgiven.”
Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour.
Matthew 14:27
“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’”
Mark 6:50
Because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
Mark 10:49
And Jesus, having stopped, commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage! Rise up! He calls you.”
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
Acts 4:13
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished, and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
Acts 27:22
But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.
Acts 27:25
Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told.
Acts 28:15
And the brothers from there, having heard the things concerning us, came out as far as the market of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us, whom Paul having seen, having given thanks to God, took courage.
1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
2 Corinthians 5:6
Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord—
2 Corinthians 5:8
“Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 7:4
I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.
2 Corinthians 7:16
I rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.
Philippians 1:20
“It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.”
1 Thessalonians 2:2
Our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, in spite of great opposition.
James 5:8
You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.
Pastor Nathaniel
