100+ Brave Bible Quotes to Inspire Courage and Faith

“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

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” – Psalm 28:7

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:10

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” – Isaiah 40:31

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1

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

“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:4

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” – Hebrews 10:23

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.” – Isaiah 54:17

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

“Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” – Isaiah 8:12

“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’” – Hebrews 13:6

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3

“Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” – Mark 4:40

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4

“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” – Proverbs 28:1

“Do not tremble or be terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27

“Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day.” – Psalm 139:12

“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” – Proverbs 29:25

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” – Ephesians 6:11

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8

“Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10

“And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” – Romans 16:20

“Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” – 1 Peter 5:9

“Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” – Ephesians 6:16

“They triumphed by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” – Revelation 12:11

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life.” – 1 Timothy 6:12

“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.” – 2 Timothy 4:18

“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance.” – Romans 5:3

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” – James 1:2

“Though you have not seen him, you love him… you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” – 1 Peter 1:8

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you.” – 1 Peter 4:12

“After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace will restore you.” – 1 Peter 5:10

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” – James 1:2 (ESV)

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8

“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, will receive the crown of life.” – James 1:12

“Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5

“Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17

“Though the fig tree does not bud… yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” – Habakkuk 3:17–18

“Only be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you.” – Joshua 1:7

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night.” – Joshua 1:8

“A wise leader knows how to guide his people with justice and mercy.” – Proverbs 28:2

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:26

“Whoever leads with righteousness exalts a nation.” – Proverbs 14:34

“Leaders must be blameless, not arrogant or quick-tempered.” – Titus 1:7

“Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” – 1 Peter 5:3

“Moses was instructed to lead with humility and obedience.” – Numbers 27:18–20

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor.” – 1 Timothy 5:17

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20

“A king gives stability to a land by justice.” – Proverbs 29:4

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” – Proverbs 31:8

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” – Jeremiah 29:11

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9

“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” – Proverbs 16:33

“All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” – Psalm 139:16

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way.” – Psalm 37:23

“God works all things according to the counsel of his will.” – Ephesians 1:11

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” – Jeremiah 33:3

“Your ears are attentive to the cry of the afflicted.” – Psalm 34:15

“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.” – Psalm 138:8

“Speak the truth in love, growing in every way into him who is the head, that is, Christ.” – Ephesians 4:15

“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” – John 17:17

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.” – Colossians 4:6

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” – 1 Peter 3:15

“Walk in the truth and speak what is right.” – 3 John 1:3–4

“The truth will set you free.” – John 8:32

“You will know the truth, and the truth will know you.” – John 8:32 (paraphrased)

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.” – Ephesians 6:14

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15

“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:6

“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” – James 1:21

“Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.” – Proverbs 24:16

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.” – 1 John 1:9

“Peter wept bitterly after denying Jesus—but was restored.” – Luke 22:62

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you…” – Luke 22:31–32

“David sinned greatly, yet found mercy through repentance.” – 2 Samuel 12:13

“My sin is ever before me.” – Psalm 51:3

“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.” – Hebrews 10:22

“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” – James 4:6

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart.” – Psalm 51:17

“Come near to God and he will come near to you.” – James 4:8

“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.” – Proverbs 31:8

“Boldness and revelation came upon Peter after Pentecost.” – Acts 4:13

“Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.” – Acts 4:29

“Paul spoke boldly for three months in the synagogue.” – Acts 19:8

“Set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.” – 2 Timothy 4:2

“Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

“Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” – Jeremiah 23:29

“The word of God is alive and active.” – Hebrews 4:12

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” – Psalm 96:3

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news!” – Isaiah 52:7

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” – Mark 16:15

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” – 1 John 4:18

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus laid down his life for us.” – 1 John 3:16

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” – Luke 6:27

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you.” – Proverbs 3:3

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other.” – Ephesians 4:32