CouragePage 2

Verses 11–20 of 48

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John 16:33 KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Context & Meaning

Jesus calls for courage based not on circumstances but on His already-won victory over the world.

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Psalm 23:4 KJV

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Context & Meaning

David's courage in the darkest valley is sustained entirely by the presence of the Shepherd.

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Ephesians 6:10 KJV

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

Context & Meaning

Paul calls for strength that comes from the Lord Himself, not from personal resolve or ability.

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Romans 8:31 KJV

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Context & Meaning

Paul's rhetorical question grounds courage in the unassailable fact of God's advocacy for His people.

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Psalm 118:6 KJV

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

Context & Meaning

The Psalmist's confidence is unshakeable because God Himself is on his side.

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Deuteronomy 31:7 KJV

And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
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Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV

And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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Joshua 1:6 KJV

Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
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Joshua 1:7 KJV

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
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Joshua 1:8 KJV

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.