Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Being Brave?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Being Brave in the Bible
What does the Bible say about being brave? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Being Brave
- 1Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
KJV - 2Joshua 1:6
“Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. unto this: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc”
KJV - 3Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
KJV - 4
- 5Psalms 31:24
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
KJV - 6Psalms 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
KJV - 7Psalms 91:4
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part”
KJV - 9
- 10Isaiah 43:1
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Being Brave? (12 Verses)
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
“Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. unto this: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc”
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part”
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.”
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Being Brave? (4 Verses)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Being Brave
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about being brave. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about being brave and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about being brave is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on being brave needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about being brave with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about being brave, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Being Brave?
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