Then the military commander went with his attendants and brought them back, but without any violence, for they were afraid of being pelted with stones by the people.

Now when Saul arrived at Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples there, but they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was really a disciple.

One night in a vision the Lord said to Paul, "Stop being afraid, go on speaking, never give up;

After hoisting it on board, they used ropes to brace the ship, and since they were afraid of being stranded on the Syrtis quicksands, they lowered the sail and let her drift.

and said, "Stop being afraid, Paul. You must stand before the Emperor; and listen! God has graciously given to you the lives of all who are sailing with you.'

Since they were afraid of our going on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and kept wishing for daylight to come.