Courage
virtueBoldness to act rightly in the face of fear — grounded in God's presence.
Not just a list of verses — a map of how ideas in Scripture connect and lead to each other.
Follow the flow
Courage connects to different paths in Scripture:
Courage leads to Sanctification and Faith.
Reading Path
Follow this theme through Scripture — one verse per step, in theological order.
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7 →
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”Acts 5:29 →
“For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”Hebrews 10:14 →
Relationships
Anchor Scriptures 18 verses
“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 in context →“A Psalm of David. 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 in context →“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 in context →“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Read in context →“If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.”
Read in context →“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Read in context →“Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;”
Read in context →“Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.”
Read in context →“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
Read in context →“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Read in context →“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
Read in context →“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Read in context →“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Read in context →“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,”
Read in context →“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Read in context →“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
Read in context →“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
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