But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you must name him John.

Then the angel said, "Stop being afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

But the angel said to them: "Stop being afraid, for now I bring you good tidings of great joy which is to be for all the people;

as well as James and John, Zebedee's sons, who were Simon's partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Stop being afraid; from now on you will be catching men."

But Jesus heard it and said to him, "Do not be afraid; just have faith, and she will get well."

But they remained ignorant of what this meant; indeed, it had been hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.

So I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body but after that have nothing more that they can do.

Yes, the very hairs on your heads have all been counted by God! Stop being afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Stop being afraid, my little flock, for your Father has gladly chosen to give you the kingdom.

Then the scribes and the high priests tried to arrest Him at that very hour, but they were afraid of the people, for they knew that He meant this story for them.

So the high priests and the scribes continued to seek how they might put Him to death, for they were afraid of the people.