'Fear' in the Bible

But the disciples, [when they] saw him walking on the sea, were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" and they cried out in fear.

And the guards trembled from the fear of him and became like dead men.

And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, [and] ran to tell his disciples.

And Zechariah was terrified [when he] saw [the angel], and fear fell upon him.

And his mercy [is] for generation after generation to those who fear him.

And fear came on all those who lived near them, and in all the hill country of Judea all these events were discussed.

[that] we, being rescued from the hand of [our] enemies, could serve him without fear

And amazement seized [them] all, and they began to glorify God. And they were filled with fear, saying, "We have seen wonderful things today!"

And fear seized [them] all, and they began to glorify God, saying, "A great prophet has appeared among us!" and "God has visited to help his people!"

And all the people of the surrounding region of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, because they had been seized with great fear. So he got into the boat [and] returned.

But I will show you whom you should fear: fear the one who has authority, after the killing, to throw [you] into hell! Yes, I tell you, fear this one!

saying, "There was a certain judge in a certain town who did not fear God and did not respect people.

And he was not willing for a time, but after these [things] he said to himself, 'Even if I do not fear God or respect people,

people fainting from fear and expectation of what is coming on the inhabited earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

But the other answered [and] rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, because you are undergoing the same condemnation?

However, no one was speaking openly about him for fear of the Jews.

And after these [things], Joseph [who was] from Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but a secret one for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate allowed [it], so he came and took away his body.

Now [when it] was evening on that day--the first [day] of the week--and the doors had been shut where the disciples were because of fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace to you."

And fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were being performed by the apostles.

And [when] Ananias heard these words, he fell down [and] died. And great fear came on all those who heard about [it].

And great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard about these [things].

Then the church throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being strengthened. And living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing [in numbers].

So Paul stood up, and motioning with [his] hand, he said, "Israelite men, and those who fear God, listen!

"Men [and] brothers, sons of the family of Abraham and those among you who fear God--to us the message of this salvation has been sent!

And this became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was exalted.

The fear of God is not before their eyes."

For you have not received a spirit of slavery [leading] to fear again, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, "Abba! Father!"

And I came to you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling,

But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to fear, for he is carrying out the Lord's work, as I also [am].

Therefore, [because we] know the fear of the Lord, we are attempting to persuade people, but we are revealed to God, and I hope to be revealed in your consciences.

Therefore [since we] have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, accomplishing holiness in the fear of God.

For behold how much diligence this very [thing], being grieved according to [the will of] God, has brought about in you: what defense [of yourselves], what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! In everything you have demonstrated yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

And his affection for you is all the more [when he] remembers the obedience of all of you as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

and most of the brothers, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, dare [even] more to speak the word without fear.

Therefore my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear.

and could set free these who through fear of death were subject to slavery throughout all their lives.

Therefore let us fear, [while there] remains a promise of entering into his rest, that none of you appear to fall short of [it].

And if you call on [him] [as] Father who judges impartially according to each one's work, conduct yourselves with fear during the time of your temporary residence,

Honor all [people], love the community of believers, fear God, honor the king.

[There] is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear includes punishment, and the one who is afraid has not been perfected in love.

and save others [by] snatching [them] from the fire, and have mercy on others with fear, hating even the tunic stained by the flesh.

And after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.

And the nations were angry, and your wrath has come, and the time for the dead to be judged, and to give their reward to your slaves the prophets and to the saints and to the ones who fear your name, the small and the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth."

saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship the one who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and the springs of water!"

Who would never fear, Lord, and glorify your name? For only you [are] holy, because all the nations will come and worship before you, because your righteous deeds have been revealed."

standing {far off} because of the fear of her torment, saying, "Woe, woe, the great city, Babylon the powerful city, because in one hour your judgment has come!"

The merchants of these [things], who became rich from them, will stand {far off}, weeping and mourning because of the fear of her torment,

And a voice came out from the throne, saying, "Praise our God all his slaves, and those who fear him, the small and the great!"