Bible Verses About Fear.
Fear runs all through Scripture. Again and again, God tells his people not to fear. The reason is rarely that the danger is unreal. The reason is that God is with them.
These verses rest on God's presence, his power, and his promises. They also show a right kind of fear: reverence for God, which puts every other fear in its place.
God Is With You
The most common reason given for not fearing is God's presence.
Isaiah 41:10
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Spoken to Joshua as he led Israel into Canaan. It shows God's faithfulness to those he sends.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Psalm 23:4
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.
He Is Stronger
No threat is greater than the God who keeps you.
Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Hebrews 13:6
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
Fear Replaced
God gives what fear takes away.
2 Timothy 1:7
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Paul is urging Timothy to bold ministry without shame. The point is courage in serving Christ.
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
Luke 12:32
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
The Fear of the Lord
Reverence for God puts other fears in their place.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Matthew 10:28
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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