24 Bible Verses about Being Afraid

For the Spirit which God gave us was not a spirit of cowardice, but a spirit of power, love, and self-control.

Peace be with you! My own peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, or dismayed.

But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; rather be afraid of him who is able to destroy both soul and body in the Pit.

There is no fear in love. No! Love, when perfect, drives out fear, for fear implies punishment, and the man who feels fear has not attained to perfect love.

laying all your anxieties upon him, for he makes you his care.

No temptation has come upon you that is not common to all mankind. God will not fail you, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength; but, when he sends the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, so that you may have strength to endure.

Do not be anxious about anything; but under all circumstances, by prayer and entreaty joined with thanksgiving, make your needs known to God. Then the Peace of God, which is beyond all human understanding, will stand guard over your hearts and thoughts, through your union with Christ Jesus.

But his reply has been-- 'My help is enough for you; for my strength attains its perfection in the midst of weakness.' Most gladly, then, will I boast all the more of my weaknesses, so that the strength of the Christ may overshadow me.

For you did not receive the spirit of a slave, to fill you once more with fear, but the spirit of a son which leads us to cry 'Abba, Our Father.'

Do not let your conduct be ruled by the love of money. Be content with what you have, for God himself has said-- 'I will never forsake you, nor will I ever abandon you.' Therefore we may say with confidence-- 'The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'

But first seek his Kingdom and the righteousness that he requires, and then all these things shall be added for you.

Do not be anxious about anything; but under all circumstances, by prayer and entreaty joined with thanksgiving, make your needs known to God.

Faith is the realization of things hoped for--the proof of things not seen.

Therefore we may say with confidence-- 'The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'

So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.

I can do everything in the strength of him who makes me strong!

I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."

Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.

But which of you, by being anxious, can prolong his life a moment?

If one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask wisdom from the God who gives freely to every one without reproaches, and it will be given to him. But let him ask with confidence, never doubting; for the man who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven hither and thither at the mercy of the wind--

Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing, Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance. And let endurance do its work perfectly, so that you may be altogether perfect, and in no respect deficient.

Therefore do not be anxious about to-morrow, for to-morrow will bring its own anxieties. Every day has trouble enough of its own.