8 Bible Verses about Fear, Of Persecution

Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building,

Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue, for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.

And he was afraid, and he got up and fled for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.

Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jewish leaders.

His parents said these things because they feared the Jewish leaders; for the Jewish leaders had already agreed that if any man would confess him as the Messiah, he would be put out of the synagogue.

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace be to you."

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

Do not be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.