“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
bible verses about cowards
Faith Over Fear
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalms 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
Matthew 10:31
“So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
Romans 8:31
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Courage in Trials
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Romans 5:3-4
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Philippians 1:28
“Without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.”
Acts 4:29
“Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.”
Matthew 14:27
“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.'”
Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Luke 12:32
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
God’s Assurance
Isaiah 43:1-2
“But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.'”
Romans 8:15
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Psalm 118:6
“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Proverbs 3:25-26
“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Psalms 31:24
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
The Consequences of Cowardice
Revelation 21:8
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
Proverbs 28:1
“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”
Job 11:13-15
“If you devote your heart to him and stretch out your hands to him, if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent, then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear.”
Lamentations 3:57
“You came near when I called you, and you said, ‘Do not fear.'”
Hebrews 12:15
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
Proverbs 24:10
“If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!”
Proverbs 25:26
“Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.”
Matthew 25:26
“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?”
1 John 2:9-11
“Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.”
Acts 20:24
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
Overcoming Cowardice
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Psalm 112:7
“They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Psalms 56:11
“In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?”
1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
Ephesians 6:13
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Psalm 18:29
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.”
Matthew 5:10
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Psalm 119:165
“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
Final Thoughts
The verses we’ve explored remind us that fear and cowardice are not what God desires for our lives. Instead, He calls us to be bold and courageous. God’s presence and assurance give us strength in times of trouble. When we put our trust in Him, we find the courage to face any challenge. Together, we can lean on these truths and support one another in our journey of faith.
In the challenges we face, we must look to the scriptures for guidance and encouragement. I encourage us all to reflect on these verses and to step forward in faith. Let’s remember that we are never alone in our struggles and that God stands with us.
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