'Afraid' in the Bible

But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit.

But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

“Therefore, don’t be afraid of them, since there is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered and nothing hidden that won’t be made known.

So don’t be afraid therefore; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid. And beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Then Jesus came up, touched them, and said, “Get up; don’t be afraid.”

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we’re afraid of the crowd, because everyone thought John was a prophet.”

So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours.’

But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.

Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”

They came to Jesus and saw the man who had been demon-possessed by the legion, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

But when Jesus overheard what was said, He told the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.”

for they all saw Him and were terrified. Immediately He spoke with them and said, “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him.

They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. They were astonished, but those who followed Him were afraid. Taking the Twelve aside again, He began to tell them the things that would happen to Him.

Then the chief priests and the scribes heard it and started looking for a way to destroy Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished by His teaching.

But if we say, ‘From men’”—they were afraid of the crowd, because everyone thought that John was a genuine prophet.

Because they knew He had said this parable against them, they were looking for a way to arrest Him, but they were afraid of the crowd. So they left Him and went away.

So they went out and started running from the tomb, because trembling and astonishment overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone, since they were afraid.

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

Then the angel told her:Do not be afraid, Mary,for you have found favor with God.

But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were Simon’s partners.“Don’t be afraid,” Jesus told Simon. “From now on you will be catching people!”

Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man the demons had departed from, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

When Jesus heard it, He answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be made well.”

While he was saying this, a cloud appeared and overshadowed them. They became afraid as they entered the cloud.

But they did not understand this statement; it was concealed from them so that they could not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows!

Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.

because I was afraid of you, for you’re a tough man: you collect what you didn’t deposit and reap what you didn’t sow.’

The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death, because they were afraid of the people.

After they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea. He was coming near the boat, and they were afraid.

But He said to them, “It is I. Don’t be afraid!”

His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews, since the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed Him as Messiah, he would be banned from the synagogue.

When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever.

Then the commander went with the temple police and brought them in without force, because they were afraid the people might stone them.

When he arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, since they did not believe he was a disciple.

Looking intently at him, he became afraid and said, “What is it, lord?”The angel told him, “Your prayers and your acts of charity have come up as a memorial offering before God.

Then the police reported these words to the magistrates. They were afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

Then the Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent.

Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied, “Leave for now, but when I find time I’ll call for you.”

and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. And, look! God has graciously given you all those who are sailing with you.’

True enough; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

For government is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For government is God’s servant, an avenger that brings wrath on the one who does wrong.

Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will also be afraid.

By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king’s anger, for Moses persevered as one who sees Him who is invisible.

Therefore, we may boldly say:The Lord is my helper;I will not be afraid.What can man do to me?

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. He laid His right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last,

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will have affliction for 10 days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.