'Do Not Be Afraid' in the Bible

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son; you will name him John.

So the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God!

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:

and so were James and John, Zebedee's sons, who were Simon's business partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."

But when Jesus heard this, he told him, "Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.

In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once."