43 Bible verses about Fear

Psalms 27:1

1 > Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalms 112:6-8

6 For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

7 He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.

8 His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.

John 14:27

27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Matthew 10:28

28 Don't be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

Philippians 4:6-8

6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Psalms 27:1-6

1 > Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When evil-doers came at me to eat up my flesh, Even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

3 Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, Even then I will be confident.

4 One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, That I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, To see Yahweh's beauty, And to inquire in his temple.

5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the covert of his tent he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock.

6 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh.

Psalms 56:3

3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Isaiah 41:10

10 Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Matthew 10:29-32

29 "Aren't two sparrows sold for an assarion{An assarion is a small coin worth one tenth of a drachma or a sixteenth of a denarius (approximately the wages of one half hour of agricultural labor).}? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father's will,

30 but the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

31 Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

32 Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.

Proverbs 1:33

33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, And will be at ease, without fear of harm."

1 Peter 5:7

7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 John 4:18

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

Proverbs 29:25

25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

John 14:1

1 "Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

Psalms 34:4

4 I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.

Mark 4:38-41

38 He himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they woke him up, and told him, "Teacher, don't you care that we are dying?"

39 He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

40 He said to them, "Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?"

41 They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"

Hebrews 13:6

6 So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

Romans 8:15

15 For you didn't receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba{Abba is a Chaldee word for father or daddy, often used affectionately and respectfully in prayer to our Father in heaven.}! Father!"

Psalms 56:3-5

3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

4 In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

5 All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

Romans 13:3

3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

Jeremiah 1:8

8 Don't be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you, says Yahweh.

Psalms 55:4-6

4 My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.

5 Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.

6 I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.

2 Timothy 1:7

7 For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Hebrews 2:14-16

14 Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,

15 and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

16 For most assuredly, not to angels does he give help, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham.

2 Kings 6:15-18

15 When the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. His servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

16 He answered, Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.

17 Elisha prayed, and said, Yahweh, Please open his eyes, that he may see. Yahweh opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

18 When they came down to him, Elisha prayed to Yahweh, and said, Please smite this people with blindness. He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

Luke 1:30-32

30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'

32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,

Lamentations 3:57

57 You drew near in the day that I called on you; you said, Don't be afraid.

Luke 12:32

32 Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Psalms 103:13

13 Like a father has compassion on his children, So Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.

Psalms 118:6

6 Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalms 91:5-7

5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it will not come near you.

Proverbs 3:24

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

Psalms 56:4

4 In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Psalms 55:22

22 Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Isaiah 41:13

13 For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, Don't be afraid; I will help you.

Mark 6:49-51

49 but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

50 for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, "Cheer up! It is I!{Literally, "I AM!"} Don't be afraid."

51 He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;

Hebrews 13:5-7

5 Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."

6 So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

7 Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Psalms 23:4

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Ezekiel 2:6

6 You, son of man, don't be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you do dwell among scorpions: don't be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

Joel 2:21

21 Land, don't be afraid. Be glad and rejoice, for Yahweh has done great things.

1 Peter 3:14

14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

Isaiah 35:4

4 Tell those who are of a fearful heart, Be strong, don't be afraid: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [with] the recompense of God; he will come and save you.

Psalms 46:1-4

1 > God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we won't be afraid, though the earth changes, Though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;

3 Though the waters of it roar and are troubled, Though the mountains tremble with their swelling. Selah.

4 There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad, The holy place of the tents of the Most High.

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