Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

saying, A certain judge was in a certain city, not fearing God, nor respecting man.

and the high priests and scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were fearing the people.

And his mercy to generations of generations to those fearing him.

But I am warning you about whom you should fear. Fear the One [i.e., God] who, after He has killed [i.e., the body], has power to throw [you] into hell [See note on Matt. 5:29]. Yes, I tell you, fear Him.

And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.

And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.

But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

But the angel said, Have no fear, Zacharias, for your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your wife Elisabeth will have a son, and his name will be John.

And the angel said to her, Have no fear, Mary, for you have God's approval.

Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. And I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.