When he had contemplated this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. After being warned in a dream, he went to the regions of Galilee.

When the crowd saw this, they were afraid and honored God who had given such authority to men.

"Do not be afraid of them, for nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

But immediately Jesus spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."

But when he saw the strong wind he became afraid. And starting to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!"

But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Do not be afraid."

They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet.

so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.'

The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him.

But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will see me there."