'Fear' in the Bible

Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.

When he heard these words, Ananias dropped dead, and a great fear came on all who heard.

Then great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard these things.

So the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace, being built up and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, and it increased in numbers.

Then Paul stood up and motioned with his hand and said: “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!

“Brothers, sons of Abraham’s race, and those among you who fear God, the message of this salvation has been sent to us.

This became known to everyone who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. Then fear fell on all of them, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.