Bible Verses for Fear
Verses about overcoming fear and finding courage through faith in God.
Fear is universal — but the Bible says, again and again, 'Do not be afraid.' These Bible verses for fear are not a command to suppress your feelings; they are an invitation to trade your fear for trust. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. Whether you are afraid of the future, of people, of failure, or of the unknown, these scriptures bring courage rooted in God's faithfulness.
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
More Verses for Fear
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“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.”
Joshua 1:9
“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.”
Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
1 John 4:18
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4
“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?”
Psalms 27:1
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalms 34:4
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15
“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”
Proverbs 29:25
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
Proverbs 3:24
“Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day.”
Psalms 91:5
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