Topical Scripture
Bible Verses About Fear
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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Genesis 15:1 BSBAfter 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.”
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Deuteronomy 31:6 BSBBe 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.”
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Deuteronomy 31:8 BSBThe LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
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Joshua 1:9 BSBHave 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.”
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Psalms 23:4 BSBEven 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.
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Psalms 27:1 BSBOf 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?
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Psalms 27:3 BSBThough an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
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Psalms 34:4 BSBI sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
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Psalms 46:1 BSBFor 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.
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Psalms 46:2 BSBTherefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
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Psalms 56:3 BSBWhen I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
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Psalms 56:4 BSBIn God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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Psalms 91:5 BSBYou will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
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Psalms 118:6 BSBThe LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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Proverbs 29:25 BSBThe fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
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Isaiah 41:10 BSBDo 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.
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Isaiah 41:13 BSBFor I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
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Isaiah 43:1 BSBBut 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!
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Isaiah 43:2 BSBWhen 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.
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Romans 8:15 BSBFor 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!”
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2 Timothy 1:7 BSBFor God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
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Hebrews 13:6 BSBSo we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
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1 John 4:18 BSBThere 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.
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Matthew 10:28 BSBDo 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.
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Luke 12:4 BSBI tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
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Luke 12:5 BSBBut 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!
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Mark 5:36 BSBBut Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
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John 14:27 BSBPeace 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.
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Revelation 1:17 BSBWhen 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,
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Judges 6:23 BSBBut the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”
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Daniel 10:12 BSB“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.
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Luke 2:10 BSBBut 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:
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Psalms 3:6 BSBI will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
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Psalms 112:7 BSBHe does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
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Psalms 112:8 BSBHis heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.
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Psalms 125:1 BSBA song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
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Romans 8:31 BSBWhat then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
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Romans 8:38 BSBFor I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,