30 Bible Verses About Boldness

Walking the journey of life as a Christian is not always easy. Many challenges along the way can intimidate you and test your faith in God.

However, even on the most challenging days, God calls us to be bold in the face of our opponents like all the great people in the Bible, including David.

Armed with just a sling and stones, the young David confidently faced the mighty Goliath and took him down. Just like David, all we need to beat some challenges in life is faith in God and confidence in our abilities.

Here are 30 more Bible verses about boldness that will inspire you to live with a fearless heart in your journey of faith.

List of 30 Bible verses about boldness

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.”

Proverbs 28:1

“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”

Ephesians 3:12

“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”

2 Corinthians 3:12

“Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.”

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?'”

Psalm 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?”

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.”

Romans 1:16

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”

Psalm 118:6

“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

Proverbs 10:9

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”

Romans 8:31

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

1 Corinthians 16:13

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

Psalm 31:24

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

1 Peter 3:14

“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. ‘Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.'”

Hebrews 4:16

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

Daniel 3:16-18

“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.'”

2 Timothy 1:7

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Hebrews 10:19-23

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”

Psalm 56:3-4

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

2 Corinthians 7:4

“I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.”

Psalm 138:3

“When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.”

Romans 15:20

“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.”

Ephesians 6:19

“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.”

Jeremiah 1:7-8

“But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord.”

2 Samuel 10:12

“Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”

Isaiah 50:7

“Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.”

Matthew 10:27-28

“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”

Psalm 23:4

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Matthew 28:18-20

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'”

1 Peter 4:16

“However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.”