55 Inspiring Bible Verses for Teenage Boys (KJV)

By David Small •  Updated: 02/11/24 •  7 min read

Navigating the challenges of adolescence can be difficult, but within the pages of the Bible, teenage boys can find timeless wisdom, encouragement, and strength.

This collection of encouraging Bible verses for teenage boys has been chosen specifically for teenage boys, addressing their unique struggles and offering them hope and inspiration.

Through these verses, young men can find guidance, comfort, and faith as they embark on their journey to adulthood, knowing that they are not alone and that they are deeply loved and valued by God.

Here are 55 encouraging Bible Verses for Teenage Boys:

1. Joshua 1:7:

“Be thou strong and very courageous”

2. Philippians 4: 13

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”

3. Psalms 27:1

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”

4. Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”

5. Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength”

6. Psalm 32:8

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go”

7. Psalm 23:1

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”

8. 1 Timothy 4:12

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers”

9. Joshua 1:9

“Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”

10. 1 Corinthians 16:13

“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong”

11. Psalm 121:1

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help”

12. Psalm 31:24

“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”

13. Isaiah 40:29

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength”

14. Psalm 121:2

“My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth”

15. Psalm 84:11

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly”

16. Joshua 1:9

“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”

17. Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding”

18. Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me”

19. Psalm 37:23

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way”

20. Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end”

21. Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you”

22. Proverbs 3:6

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”

23. 2 Timothy 4:7

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”

24. 1 Corinthians 16:13

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong”

25. Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”

26. 1 Peter 5:8

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”

27. Ephesians 6:10

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

28. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one

29. 2 Chronicles 15:7

“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded”

30. Psalm 34:4

“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears”

31. Galatians 6:9

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”

32. Psalm 34:18

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”

33. Psalm 119:9

“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word”

34. Romans 8:38

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come”

35. Ecclesiastes 3:1

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”

36. Proverbs 18:10

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe”

37. 2 Timothy 1:7

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”

38. 2 Chronicles 15:7

“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded”

39. 2 Samuel 10:12

“Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord do that which seemeth him good”

40. Luke 18:27

“And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God”

41. Psalm 16:8

“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”

42. Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint”

43. Romans 8:13

“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live”

44. 1 John 4:4

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world”

45. 1 Timothy 6:12

“Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses”

46. James 1:12

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him”

47. Psalm 118:24

“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it”

48. Psalm 91:1

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”

49. John 14:27

“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”

50. Galatians 5:22-23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance”

51. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil

52. 1 Corinthians 15:58

“Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord”

53. Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”

54. Ephesians 2:10

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”

55. Psalm 73:26

“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever”

In conclusion,

The Bible is a timeless source of wisdom and comfort for teenage boys as they navigate the challenges of adolescence.

The encouraging Bible verses presented here serve as a reminder that they are valued, loved, and never alone.

These verses offer guidance, strength, and hope, empowering young men to face their struggles with faith and resilience.

As they continue on their journey to adulthood, may these verses inspire them to live with purpose, courage, and a deep understanding of God’s unwavering presence in their lives.

David Small

Is an Ordained Minister and Life Coach. He is an ordained minister since 1988. Shortly after receiving Jesus as his personal savior, he answered the call to ministry.