Bible Verses For Strength And Courage

When faced with life’s challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain, but Bible Verses for Strength and Courage provide the encouragement we need to persevere. These powerful scriptures remind us that, no matter the obstacles, we are never alone—God is with us, offering the strength and courage to face whatever comes our way. Whether you’re dealing with fear, doubt, or adversity, these verses can inspire you to trust in God’s promises and stand firm in your faith, knowing that He equips us for every battle.

Bible Verses For Strength And Courage

Psalm 27:1 – “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?”

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.”

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

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

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.”

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.”

Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”

Psalm 18:32-34 – “The God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. He made my feet like the deer’s; he set me secure on the heights. He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.”

Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”

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

1 Chronicles 28:20 – “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.'”

Psalm 119:28 – “My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!”

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

Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

Psalm 138:3 – “On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.”

Hebrews 13:6 – “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'”

Micah 3:8 – “But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might.”

Psalm 31:25 – “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!”

Lamentations 3:57 – “You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!'”

Isaiah 30:15 – “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be your strength.'”

James 1:12 – “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

Colossians 1:11 – “May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”

Psalm 31:3 – “For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me.”

Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.'”

2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

1 Samuel 30:6 – “And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”

Ephesians 3:16 – “That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”

Romans 15:5 – “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 26:3 – “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

Psalm 91:15 – “When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”

Isaiah 30:21 – “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”

Psalm 94:18 – “When I thought, ‘My foot slips,’ your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.”

Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.”

1 Peter 5:10 – “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

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