Bible Verses About Fear

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.

Fear loses ground when God's presence is brought to the center.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

This verse is especially strong for mental and emotional steadiness.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.

The Shepherd's presence is the answer to the valley.

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee.

This verse joins courage with God's faithful companionship.

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.

God's command to courage is grounded in His nearness.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

Fear is confronted by remembering who God is.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.

God's love brings security that pushes fear back.

Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

Identity, belonging, and God's presence bring courage in deep waters.

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

God answers prayer that brings fears to Him.

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.

Believers are moved from slavish fear to childlike access to God.

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

God speaks strength to anxious hearts.

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Holy fear of God and joy in His word belong together.

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Even cosmic chaos does not shake trust rooted in God.