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Bible Verses About Fear

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Reflection

Fear has a way of shrinking the world until only the threat remains. Scripture does not shame that feeling—it answers it with a greater reality: the living God who goes with His people.

From the first promises to trembling patriarchs, to angels saying “do not be afraid,” the Bible is honest about danger and even more honest about God’s nearness. Courage in Scripture is rarely the absence of fear; it is trust that takes the next step while still shaking. David sings of valleys and still walks through them. Jesus calms storms and stilling hearts. The Spirit does not give a spirit of fear, but power, love, and a sound mind.

Whether you face a sudden crisis or a long, quiet dread, these verses call you back to the One who holds tomorrow. Read them as invitations—not to ignore real pain, but to refuse to let fear have the final word. Let the Word reframe what feels overwhelming: God is with you, for you, and able to keep you.

Scripture

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  1. After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

    Genesis 15:1 BSB
  2. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

    Deuteronomy 31:6 BSB
  3. The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

    Deuteronomy 31:8 BSB
  4. Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

    Joshua 1:9 BSB
  5. 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.

    Psalms 23:4 BSB
  6. Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

    Psalms 27:1 BSB
  7. Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

    Psalms 27:3 BSB
  8. I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

    Psalms 34:4 BSB
  9. For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

    Psalms 46:1 BSB
  10. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

    Psalms 46:2 BSB
  11. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

    Psalms 56:3 BSB
  12. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

    Psalms 56:4 BSB
  13. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

    Psalms 91:5 BSB
  14. The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

    Psalms 118:6 BSB
  15. The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

    Proverbs 29:25 BSB
  16. Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

    Isaiah 41:10 BSB
  17. For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.

    Isaiah 41:13 BSB
  18. But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

    Isaiah 43:1 BSB
  19. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

    Isaiah 43:2 BSB
  20. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

    Romans 8:15 BSB
  21. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

    2 Timothy 1:7 BSB
  22. So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

    Hebrews 13:6 BSB
  23. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

    1 John 4:18 BSB
  24. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

    Matthew 10:28 BSB
  25. I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

    Luke 12:4 BSB
  26. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

    Luke 12:5 BSB
  27. But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

    Mark 5:36 BSB
  28. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

    John 14:27 BSB
  29. When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

    Revelation 1:17 BSB
  30. But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

    Judges 6:23 BSB
  31. “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

    Daniel 10:12 BSB
  32. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

    Luke 2:10 BSB
  33. I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

    Psalms 3:6 BSB
  34. He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

    Psalms 112:7 BSB
  35. His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

    Psalms 112:8 BSB
  36. A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

    Psalms 125:1 BSB
  37. What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

    Romans 8:31 BSB
  38. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

    Romans 8:38 BSB