It is no wonder that the message to “Fear not…” appears so frequently in the Bible. Fear does, after all, have a way of creeping in on us, though we may close the windows tight and double check the doors. We might fear losing someone dear to us, or worry about our future or our children’s. When we close our eyes for a night’s sleep, our minds may begin turning over a million what-ifs about tomorrow, filling us with anxiety about circ*mstances beyond our control.
While fear is a common human experience, the Scripture's promise that God walks with the faithful at all times has heartened us to overcome our fears through the ages: “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” (Psalm 23:4).
These Bible verses about fear can provide an anchor to hold you fast as you weather the storm. (Reading Bible verses about anxiety, Bible verses about worry, Bible verses about courage, and—if you or a loved one is facing a serious illness—Bible verses about death can be of comfort too.) After reflecting on these passages, you may find that the winds have calmed and the clouds have parted. The strength you needed to move past fear was with you all along.
1
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
2
Psalm 34:4–5
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”
3
Psalm 23:4
“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.”
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4
Psalm 56:3–4
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
5
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
6
Psalm 46:1–3
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”
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Isaiah 41:13
"For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
8
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
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Psalm 91:4–5
“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”
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Genesis 50:21
" 'So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.' Thus he (Joseph) comforted them and spoke kindly to them."
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Deuteronomy 3:22
"You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you."
12
Joshua 8:1
"And the LORD said to Joshua, 'Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.' "
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Psalm 27:3
"Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident."
14
Psalm 115:11
"You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield."
15
Isaiah 35:4
"Say to those who have an anxious heart, 'Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.' ”
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Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
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Jeremiah 42:11
"Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand."
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Isaiah 43:1
"But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.' "
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Jeremiah 46:27
"But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid."
20
Lamentations 3:57
"You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’ "
Leah Hall
Leah Hall is currently a digital producer and writer for Country Living. She is based in Huntsville, Alabama.
