'Fear' in the Bible

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences.

Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.

His affection for you is even greater as he remembers how obedient all of you were and how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.