Bible Verses About Fear
15 Bible verses about Fear to read, reflect on, and commit to memory.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about fear?
Again and again God tells his people “fear not,” grounding the command in his presence: “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). 2 Timothy 1:7 says God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Which Bible verses help with fear?
Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, Joshua 1:9, and 2 Timothy 1:7 are among the most memorized. Each answers fear not by denying danger but by pointing to God’s nearness.
How do I trust God when I’m afraid?
Psalm 56:3 models it simply: “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Fear and faith can coexist — the Bible calls us to turn toward God in the fear rather than away from him.