Courage is highly valued in the Bible, while cowardice is often seen as a failure to trust in God. Scripture encourages us to be brave and bold in our faith, even when fear threatens to hold us back. These verses challenge us to rise above our fears and place our confidence in God’s strength. Let’s explore what the Bible has to say about overcoming cowardice and living with a spirit of courage.
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Bible Verses About Cowards
Revelation 21:8 – Cowards will not inherit the kingdom of God
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
2 Timothy 1:7 – God gives us strength, not fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Hebrews 10:38 – The just shall live by faith
“But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” – Hebrews 10:38
Proverbs 29:25 – Fear can trap us
“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” – Proverbs 29:25
Isaiah 41:10 – God supports the fearful
“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.” – Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is our strength
“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?” – Psalm 27:1
1 John 4:18 – Perfect love casts out fear
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18
Philippians 4:13 – We can do all things through Christ
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
Matthew 10:28 – Fear those who can destroy the soul
“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” – Matthew 10:28
Isaiah 43:1 – We are redeemed and should not fear
“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.'” – Isaiah 43:1
Numbers 13:31 – Doubt leads to cowardice
“But the men who had gone up with him said, ‘We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.'” – Numbers 13:31
Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous
“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 1:9
Romans 8:31 – God is for us
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
Matthew 5:14 – We are to shine as lights
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
1 Corinthians 16:13 – Stand firm in faith
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Deuteronomy 31:6 – The Lord goes with us
“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.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
Psalm 56:11 – Trust in God frees us from fear
“In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?” – Psalm 56:11
Luke 12:32 – Do not be afraid, little flock
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32
2 Chronicles 20:15 – The battle is the Lord’s
“And he said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” – 2 Chronicles 20:15
Isaiah 35:4 – Be strong, do not fear
“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.’” – Isaiah 35:4
1 Peter 3:14 – Suffering for righteousness
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.” – 1 Peter 3:14
Psalm 118:6 – The Lord is my helper
“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Psalm 118:6
2 Chronicles 32:7 – Be strong and courageous
“Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there are more with us than with him.” – 2 Chronicles 32:7
Romans 8:15 – We are not slaves to fear
“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!'” – Romans 8:15
Matthew 14:27 – Take heart; it is I
“But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.'” – Matthew 14:27
Isaiah 54:4 – Fear not, you will not be ashamed
“Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced; for you will forget the shame of your youth, and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.” – Isaiah 54:4