20 Bible Verses about

Courage When You Feel Afraid

Matthew 14:27 BSB

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Jeremiah 4:9 BSB

“In that day,” declares the LORD, “the king and officials will lose their courage. The priests will tremble in fear, and the prophets will be astounded.”

Mark 6:50 BSB

for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Psalm 107:26 BSB

They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.

Matthew 9:22 BSB

Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

John 16:33 BSB

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Matthew 9:2 BSB

Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 10:28 BSB

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Isaiah 41:10 BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

1 Corinthians 16:13 BSB

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Acts 27:25 BSB

So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.

2 Samuel 4:1 BSB

Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed.

Acts 27:22 BSB

But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.

Ezekiel 22:14 BSB

Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will act.

Joshua 1:9 BSB

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 BSB

Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”