24 Bible Verses about Being Afraid

For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of courage, and of love, and of sobriety.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be agitated, nor shrink back through fear.

But we know that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to those who are called according to his purpose.

And be not afraid of those who kill the body, and cannot kill the soul: but fear him rather who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Fear is not in this love; but the perfect love casteth out fear: for fear hath anguish. He that is afraid is not made perfect in love.

casting all your anxiety upon him; for he careth for you.

No temptation hath overtaken you, but what is common to men. And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted beyond what ye are able to bear; but will with the temptation make also a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear up under it.

Be not anxious about any thing, but in every case by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known unto God. And the peace of God which surpasseth all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may fix its residence in me.

For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye have received a Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.

Let the tenor of your life be divested of the love of money; content with your present possessions: for he hath said, "I will in no wise leave thee, neither will I in any case forsake thee." So that we may with confidence say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

But seek ye, in the first place, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be given you over.

Be not anxious about any thing, but in every case by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known unto God.

NOW faith is the realizing confidence of the things hoped for, and the demonstration of things unseen:

So that we may with confidence say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving you the kingdom.

I am enabled for all things by Christ who strengtheneth me.

These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.

Which of you, with all his anxiety, can add one moment to his life?

But if any man of you be deficient in wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and in constant agitation.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their's is the kingdom in heaven.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials; knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience. But let patience have its work perfected, that ye may be perfect and complete, deficient in nothing.

Be not therefore anxious about to-morrow: for tomorrow will provide for its own wants. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.