The 31 Best Bible Verses About Boldness

Boldness is a trait that many admire, and it’s often inspired by deep faith and trust in God. Throughout the Bible, we find numerous examples of people who exhibited remarkable boldness. In this post, we’ll go through 31 verses to inspire and encourage you to find strength and courage in your faith.

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Boldness Bible Verses

1. Proverbs 28:1
“The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.”

2. Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

3. Acts 4:13
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.”

4. Acts 4:29
“And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.”

5. Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.”

6. 2 Corinthians 3:12
“Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold.”

7. Ephesians 6:19-20
“Pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.”

8. Philippians 1:20
“For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.”

9. Hebrews 4:16
“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”

10. 1 John 4:18
“Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”

11. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?”

12. Psalm 31:24
“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!”

13. Psalm 118:6
“The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”

14. Proverbs 3:25-26
“You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.”

15. Proverbs 29:25
“Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.”

16. Isaiah 12:2
“See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

17. Isaiah 54:4
“Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.”

18. Jeremiah 1:8
“And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

19. Daniel 10:19
“Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”

20. Luke 12:32
“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.”

21. John 16:33
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

22. Acts 4:31
“After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.”

23. Acts 9:27
“Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and told them how Saul had seen the Lord on the way to Damascus and how the Lord had spoken to Saul. He also told them that Saul had preached boldly in the name of Jesus in Damascus.”

24. Acts 14:3
“But the apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders.”

25. Acts 18:9
“One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent!'”

26. Acts 28:31
“He [Paul] boldly preached about the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.”

27. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

28. Hebrews 13:6
“So we can say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?'”

29. 1 Peter 3:14
“But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.”

30. 1 John 5:14
“And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.”

31. 1 John 5:15
“And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.”

Short Prayer

Dear Father God, we thank you for the strength and courage you provide us through your Word. As we meditate on these verses about boldness, help us to face life’s challenges fearlessly and confidently, knowing that you are with us. Please give us the boldness to proclaim your truth and love to the world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Conclusion

These 31 verses remind us that, through our faith and trust in God, we can face life’s challenges with courage and strength. Just as many biblical figures exhibited boldness in their journeys, you too can draw inspiration from these verses to live fearlessly, knowing that God is with you. As you meditate on these scriptures, may you find the confidence to boldly proclaim God’s truth and love to the world, making a positive impact in your own life and the lives of others.