47 Bible Verses about Being Afraid

Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand."

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.

Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or tremble before them, because the LORD your God will be the one who keeps on walking with you he won't leave you or abandon you."

I'm leaving you at peace. I'm giving you my own peace. I'm not giving it to you as the world gives. So don't let your hearts be troubled, and don't be afraid.

And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.

The LORD is my light and my salvation whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

I've commanded you, haven't I? Be strong and courageous. Don't be fearful or discouraged, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Stop being afraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

There is no fear where love exists. Rather, perfect love banishes fear, for fear involves punishment, and the person who lives in fear has not been perfected in love.

Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.

"For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, "Don't be afraid. I'll help you.

Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving. Then God's peace, which goes far beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your hearts and minds in union with the Messiah Jesus.

I sought the LORD and he answered me; he delivered me from all of my fears.

Cast on the LORD whatever he sends your way, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah's power may rest on me.

For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, "plans for well-being, and not for calamity, in order to give you a future and a hope.

but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."

For you have not received a spirit of slavery that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba! Father!"

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you." Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"

Even when I walk through a valley of deep darkness, I will not be afraid because you are with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.

But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.

Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.

Now faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come about and the certainty that what we cannot see exists.

Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"

Stop being afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"

David continued with these words for his son Solomon: "Be strong and courageous, and get to work. Never be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor will he abandon you right up to your completion of the work for the service of the Temple of the LORD.

On days when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I put my trust. I will not fear what mortal man can do to me.

Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.

The LORD is with me. I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?

Can any of you add an hour to the length of your life by worrying?

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

Indeed, the LORD is the one who will keep on walking in front of you. He'll be with you and won't leave you or abandon you, so never be afraid and never be dismayed."

My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance. He alone is my rock, my deliverance, and my high tower; nothing will shake me.

in God I will put my trust. I will not fear what mortal man can do to me.

God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress. Therefore we will not be frightened when the earth roars, when the mountains shake in the depths of the seas, when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains tremble despite their pride. Interlude

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.

The LORD appeared to Israel from far away and said, "I've loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I've drawn you with gracious love.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith, without any doubts, for the one who has doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid! Stand still and watch how the LORD will deliver you today, because you will never again see the Egyptians whom you're looking at today.

The LORD is the one who is shepherding me; I lack nothing.

"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."