But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit.

But hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod on the throne of Judaea, he was afraid to go there; and being instructed by God in a dream he withdrew into Galilee,

And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.

But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."

but though they were eager to lay hands upon Him, they were afraid of the people, for by them He was regarded as a Prophet.

So being afraid I went and buried your talent in the ground: there you have what belongs to you.'