Bible Verses About Fear
Some have counted 'do not fear' more than 300 times in scripture. Fear is not condemned — it is answered, again and again, with God's nearness.
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"Don't you be afraid, for I am with you."
"The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?"
"For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."
Frequently asked questions
- Isaiah 41:10 — 'Don't be afraid, for I am with you' — is the most quoted verse about fear, followed closely by 2 Timothy 1:7 and Joshua 1:9.
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Fear of FailureWhen the fear of failing is louder than the dream — verses to keep moving.the Fear of Losing a Loved OneWhen you can't stop imagining the worst — verses to put your loved one back in God's hands.the Fear of the FutureWhen tomorrow feels heavy — verses for the unknown road ahead.the Fear of DeathWhen you're afraid to die — what scripture promises about the last enemy.Facing a Scary DiagnosisSteady scripture for the days after the phone call you didn't want.Browse all situation-specific verse collections →
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