Bible Verses About
Fear
"Fear not" is the Bible's most repeated command — here it meets fear with presence and protection.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“Have not I commanded thee? 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.”
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”
“[A Psalm of David.] 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?”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about fear?
Scripture speaks to fear in passages such as Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18. For example, Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about fear?
Isaiah 41:10 — “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Which Psalm is about fear?
Psalms 34:4 — “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”