Fear

Fear appears in Scripture both as being afraid and as the fear of the Lord. This page lists verses telling God's people not to fear, Jesus on fear, love and fear, and the fear of the Lord.

Do not fear

• Isaiah 41:10
  Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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• Isaiah 43:1
  But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
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• Deuteronomy 31:8
  And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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• Joshua 1:9
  Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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In the Psalms

• Psalm 23:4
  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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• Psalm 27:1
  The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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• Psalm 56:3-4
  ³What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. ⁴In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
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• Psalm 34:4
  I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
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Jesus on fear

• Matthew 10:28-31
  ²⁸And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. ²⁹Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. ³⁰But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ³¹Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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• Luke 12:32
  Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
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• John 14:27
  Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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• Mark 4:40
  And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
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Love and fear

• 1 John 4:18
  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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• 2 Timothy 1:7
  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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• Romans 8:15
  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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The fear of the Lord

• Proverbs 9:10
  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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• Proverbs 14:26-27
  ²⁶In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. ²⁷The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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• Psalm 111:10
  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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• Ecclesiastes 12:13
  Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
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See also

• Anxiety
• Courage
• Trusting God
• Wisdom

Notes

1. Verses are quoted in the translation chosen in the Translation menu at the top of the page. See Translations for sources and copyright notices.
2. Each reference links to the full chapter so the verse can be read in context.