45 Bible Verses about Fear
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Love has in it no element of fear; but perfect love drives away fear, because fear involves pain, and if a man gives way to fear, there is something imperfect in his love.
For the Spirit which God has given us is not a spirit of cowardice, but one of power and of love and of sound judgement.
But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.
And so far as I myself was concerned, I came to you in conscious feebleness and in fear and in deep anxiety.
Therefore, my dearly-loved friends, as I have always found you obedient, labour earnestly with fear and trembling--not merely as though I were present with you, but much more now since I am absent from you--labour earnestly, I say, to make sure of your own salvation.
To grant us to be rescued from the power of our foes And so render worship to Him free from fear,
For judges and magistrates are to be feared not by right-doers but by wrong-doers. You desire--do you not? --to have no reason to fear your ruler. Well, do the thing that is right, and then he will commend you.
From Thematic Bible
Fear » What not to fear
Dismiss your fears concerning all that you are about to suffer. I tell you that the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison that you may be put to the test, and for ten days you will have to endure persecution. Be faithful to the End, even if you have to die, and then I will give you the victor's Wreath of Life.
So that we fearlessly say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid: what can man do to me?"
Fear » The fear of the lord
Fear » Godly » Examples of righteous men dominated by
The Church, however, throughout the whole of Judaea, Galilee and Samaria, had peace and was spiritually built up; and grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and receiving encouragement from the Holy Spirit.
He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.
Fear » Slavish, of wicked » Needless
But He Himself was in the stern asleep, with His head on the cushion: so they woke Him. "Rabbi," they cried, "is it nothing to you that we are drowning?"
But when he felt the wind he grew frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Master, save me."
On hearing this voice, the disciples fell on their faces and were filled with terror.
until the woman, frightened and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and threw herself at His feet, and told Him all the truth.
Upon entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at their right hand, clothed in a long white robe. They were astonished and terrified.
Fear » Who shall not be afraid
Fear » Who shall fear the lord
Fear » The reward for fearing the lord
Fear » Not » Blessings in the journey of life
Fear » Who not to fear
"And do not fear those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul; but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
"But to you who are my friends I say, "'Be not afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do nothing further. I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who after killing has power to throw into Gehenna: yes, I say to you, fear him.
Fear » The fearful
Love has in it no element of fear; but perfect love drives away fear, because fear involves pain, and if a man gives way to fear, there is something imperfect in his love.
But as for cowards and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers, fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all liars--the portion allotted to them shall be in the Lake which burns with fire and sulphur. This is the Second Death."
Fear » Not » Companionship in trial
Fear » Who fears the lord
Fear » Not » Life beyond the grave
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as if I were dead. But He laid His right hand upon me and said, "Do not be afraid: I am the First and the Last, and the ever-living One. I died; but I am now alive until the Ages of the Ages, and I have the keys of the gates of Death and of Hades!
Fear » Not » Overshadowing care
But as for you, the very hairs on your heads are all numbered. Away then with fear; you are more precious than a multitude of sparrows.
Fear » Those that do not fear the lord
Fear » The reward for fearing other gods
Fear » Who shall understand the fear of the lord
Fear » Those that fear the commandment
Fear » The fear of the wicked
Fear » The fear of man
Fear » Who to fear
Fear » Not » Supplies in famine
Fear » What is fearful
Fear » Not » Strength in weakness
Fear » Not » Protection in peril
Fear » Why men fear the lord
Fear » The lord delivering you from your fears
Fear » What should be done with fear
Fear » Where there is no fear
Love has in it no element of fear; but perfect love drives away fear, because fear involves pain, and if a man gives way to fear, there is something imperfect in his love.
Fear » What casts out fear
Love has in it no element of fear; but perfect love drives away fear, because fear involves pain, and if a man gives way to fear, there is something imperfect in his love.
Heart » Renewed » Fear
Israel » Fear » Refuge » Egypt
Let us » Fear
Therefore let us be on our guard lest perhaps, while He still leaves us a promise of being admitted to His rest, some one of you should be found to have fallen short of it.
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Fear
Trust » Keeps from » Fear
So that we fearlessly say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid: what can man do to me?"
Topics on Fear
Anxiety And Fear
1 Peter 5:7Throw the whole of your anxiety upon Him, because He Himself cares for you.
Casting Out Fear
1 John 4:18Love has in it no element of fear; but perfect love drives away fear, because fear involves pain, and if a man gives way to fear, there is something imperfect in his love.
Confidence In God, Removes Fear
Acts 27:22-25But now take courage, for there will be no destruction of life among you, but of the ship only.
Do Not Fear For God Will Help
Acts 27:24and he said, "'Dismiss all fear, Paul, for you must stand before Caesar; and God has granted you the lives of all who are sailing with you.'
Do Not Fear Men
Philippians 1:28Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation--a token coming from God.
Fear And Worry
Matthew 10:19But when they have delivered you up, have no anxiety as to how you shall speak or what you shall say; for at that very time it shall be given you what to say;
Fear God!
1 Peter 2:17Honour every one. Love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the Emperor.
Fear Is Due
Romans 13:3For judges and magistrates are to be feared not by right-doers but by wrong-doers. You desire--do you not? --to have no reason to fear your ruler. Well, do the thing that is right, and then he will commend you.
Fear Of Christ
Mark 11:18This the High Priests and Scribes heard, and they began to devise means to destroy Him. For they were afraid of Him, because of the deep impression produced on all the people by His teaching.
Fear Of Death
Hebrews 2:15and might set at liberty all those who through fear of death had been subject to lifelong slavery.
Fear Of Enemies
Galatians 2:12For until certain persons came from James he had been accustomed to eat with Gentiles; but as soon as these persons came, he withdrew and separated himself for fear of the Circumcision party.
Fear Of God
Revelation 14:7He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give Him glory, because the time of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made sky and earth, the sea and the water-springs."
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.
Fear Of God, Results Of
Luke 1:50And His compassion is, generation after generation, Upon those who fear Him.
Fear Of Individuals
Mark 6:20for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.
Fear Of Man
Matthew 26:56But all this has taken place in order that the writings of the Prophets may be fulfilled." At this point the disciples all left Him and fled.
Fear Of Other Things
Jude 1:23others you must try to save, as brands plucked from the flames; and on others look with pity mingled with fear, while you hate every trace of their sin.
Fear Of Stoning
John 8:59Thereupon they took up stones with which to stone Him, but He hid Himself and went away out of the Temple.
Fear Of The Lord
Acts 10:34Then Peter began to speak. "I clearly see," he said, "that God makes no distinctions between one man and another;
Fear Turned To Assurance
Romans 8:38-39For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither the lower ranks of evil angels nor the higher, neither things present nor things future, nor the forces of nature,
Fear Will Come
Luke 21:26while men's hearts are fainting for fear, and for anxious expectation of what is coming on the world. For the forces which control the heavens will be disordered and disturbed.
Fear, Caused By
Mark 5:15and when they came to Jesus, they beheld the demoniac quietly seated, clothed and of sane mind--the man who had had the legion; and they were awe-stricken.
Fear, Of Death
Hebrews 2:14-15Since then the children referred to are all alike sharers in perishable human nature, He Himself also, in the same way, took on Him a share of it, in order that through death He might render powerless him who had authority over death, that is, the Devil,
Fear, Of Future
Mark 10:32They were still on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were full of wonder, and some, though they followed, did so with fear. Then, once more calling to Him the Twelve, He began to tell them what was about to happen to Him.
Fear, Of Natural
Matthew 8:26"Why are you so easily frightened," He replied, "you men of little faith?" Then He rose and reproved the winds and the waves, and there was a perfect calm;
Fear, Of Persecution
John 12:42-43Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue.
Fear, Of Unknown
Acts 10:4Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have been recorded before God.
Freed From Fear
Hebrews 13:6So that we fearlessly say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid: what can man do to me?"
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31The Church, however, throughout the whole of Judaea, Galilee and Samaria, had peace and was spiritually built up; and grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and receiving encouragement from the Holy Spirit.
Guilty Fear
Matthew 28:4For fear of him the guards trembled violently, and became like dead men.
Overcoming Fear With Faith
2 Timothy 1:7For the Spirit which God has given us is not a spirit of cowardice, but one of power and of love and of sound judgement.
The Fear Of The Lord
Colossians 3:22Slaves, be obedient in everything to your earthly masters; not in acts of eye service, as aiming only to please men, but with simplicity of purpose, because you fear the Lord.