Bible Verses About Fear
"Do not be afraid" is one of the most repeated instructions in the Bible — reportedly appearing in some form well over 100 times — almost always paired with a reason: God's presence.
Fear in scripture is not treated as something to suppress by willpower. It is met, verse after verse, with a specific counter-claim: you are not facing this alone. The verses below range from fear of danger to fear of the future to the specific phrase 'fear not.'
Featured verses
“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.”
Isaiah 41:10 · WEB
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7 · WEB
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3 · WEB
“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 · WEB
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment.”
1 John 4:18 · WEB
More verses
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
Psalm 23:4 · WEB
Questions about fear
What is the most repeated command in the Bible?
Variations of "do not be afraid" or "fear not" are commonly cited as among the most frequent instructions in scripture, though exact counts vary by translation and how the phrase is counted.