KJV Bible verses

Bible Verses About Strength and Courage

Biblical strength often appears in weakness, fear, and waiting: God strengthens, sustains, and calls people to courage.

Joshua 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.”

Read Joshua 1

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Read Philippians 4

Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

Read Isaiah 40

Deuteronomy 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.”

Read Deuteronomy 31

2 Timothy 1:7

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Read 2 Timothy 1

Psalms 27:1

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

Read Psalms 27

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Read Isaiah 41

Psalms 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Read Psalms 46

Ephesians 6:10

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”

Read Ephesians 6

Psalms 18:2

“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”

Read Psalms 18

Questions about strength

What Bible verse gives strength?

Philippians 4:13 is often quoted for strength, while Isaiah 40:31 speaks of renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord.

What does God say about courage?

Joshua 1:9 calls God's people to be strong and courageous because the Lord is with them.