25 Bible Verses About Courage in Hard Times

“In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ― John 16:33

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” ― Galatians 6:9

“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

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” ― Psalms 27:14

“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” ― 2 Corinthians 5:8

“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

“Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey it, whatever you may command them, is to be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!” ― Joshua 1:18

“Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight.” ― 2 Samuel 10:12

“But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ― Matthew 14:27

“When Ish-Bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel became alarmed.” ― 2 Samuel 4:1

“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 17:25

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” ― Joshua 10:25

“LORD Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, ‘I will build a house for you.’ So your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to you.” ― 2 Samuel 7:27

“Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” ― Ezra 10:4

“Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” ― Acts 23:11

“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” ― Joshua 1:6

“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” ― Ephesians 3:12

“Now I urge you to keep up your courage because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.” ― Acts 27:22

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” ― Psalms 31:24

“Keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.” ― Acts 27:25

“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.” ― 1 Chronicles 28:20

“They all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ― Mark 6:50

“They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril, their courage melted away.” ― Psalms 107:26

“Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey it, whatever you may command them, is to be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!” ― Joshua 1:18

“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.” ― Philippians 1:20