
Bible Verses About Courage
Find Catholic Bible verses and saint quotes about courage: strength to trust God and act with faith.
Biblical courage is not bravado. It is strength that comes from knowing the Lord is with you. Again and again Scripture says, "Do not be afraid," and then sends people on mission.
These Bible verses and saint quotes about courage can steel your heart for hard choices, witness, and perseverance.
Verses & quotes: Bible Verses About Courage
Scripture selections come from the Catholic Bible editions used in Catholic Daily; saint quotes are from the Catholic tradition.
Philippians 4:13
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Psalm 47:1-3
All you peoples, clap your hands; shout to God with joyful cries. For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, the great king over all the earth.
Psalm 24:4-6
The clean of hand and pure of heart, who has not given his soul to useless things, what is vain. He will receive blessings from the LORD, and justice from his saving God. Such is the generation that seeks him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just run to it and are safe.
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
James 4:7
So submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
St. Agatha
Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am—you alone. I am your sheep; make me worthy to overcome the devil.
St. Angela Merici
Do not lose heart, even if you should discover that you lack qualities necessary for the work to which you are called. He who called you will not desert you, but the moment you are in need he will stretch out his saving hand.
St. Bonaventure
Men do not fear a powerful hostile army as the powers of hell fear the name and protection of Mary.
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