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Bible Verses About Fear

"Do not be afraid" is one of the most repeated commands in all of Scripture. These Bible verses about fear remind you whose hand holds you when courage runs low.

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Isaiah 41:10

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“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.”

Psalms 23:4

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“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.”

2 Timothy 1:7

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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

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“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.””

Psalms 27:1

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“The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?”

Isaiah 41:13

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“For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.”

Psalms 34:4

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“I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”

Joshua 1:9

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“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.””

Psalms 56:3-4

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“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Romans 8:15

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“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!””

1 John 4:18

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“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.”

Psalms 118:6

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“The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Fear?

"Do not be afraid" is one of the most repeated commands in all of Scripture. These Bible verses about fear remind you whose hand holds you when courage runs low.

What is a good Bible verse about Fear?

Isaiah 41:10: “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.”

Where should I start reading about Fear in the Bible?

Start with Psalms 23:4, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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