Bible verses about fear
“Don’t be afraid” is one of Scripture’s most repeated words. These passages gather some of them, with their settings.
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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.
The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Old Testament
The LORD himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
But now the LORD who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel, says: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.
Psalms & Wisdom
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.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
3When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. 4In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
Gospels
29“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
“Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
New Testament
So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
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.
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