FEAR NOT: 32 Bible Verses About Fear

Last Updated: 09 February 2020

If you allow it, fear will paralyze you and steal your joy and peace of mind.

You could conquer it by repeatedly reading the Scriptures and allow the words to dwell in your inner-being.

Here is our collection of powerful Bible verses about fear that may help you conquer and remove it for good from your life.

After these Bible verses about fear, you will also find some of the most inspirational Christian quotes on Fear. Click Here to jump to that section.

Want to know more about fear? Check out here our FAQ about fear from a Christian perspective.

1. Isaiah 41:10

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.

2. Philippians 4:6-7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

3. Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

4. 2 Timothy 1:7

God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

5. Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for the Lord your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.

6. Psalm 34:4

I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

7. Matthew 6:25-26

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?

8. 1 Peter 5:6-7

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

9. Joshua 1:9

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

10. John 14:27

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

11. Isaiah 35:4

Tell those who have a fearful heart, Be strong. Don’t be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

12. Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

13. 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.

14. Matthew 6:34

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Therefore, don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

15. Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

16. Romans 8:31

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

17. Psalm 118:6

The Lord is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

18. Isaiah 54:17

No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says the Lord.

19. Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the Lord is kept safe.

20. Romans 8:38-39

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

21. Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

22. John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.

23. Psalm 91:2

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”

24. Psalm 91:4

He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.

25. Psalm 91:5-6

You don’t need to be afraid of the dark, nor fear the dangers of the day; nor dread the plagues of darkness, nor disasters in the morning.

26. Psalm 91:7

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you.

27. Psalm 91:9-10

You trust in the Lord for protection. You have made God Most High your place of safety. So nothing bad will happen to you. No diseases will come near your home.

28. Psalm 91:11-12

For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone.

29. Deuteronomy 3:22

Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.

30. Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.

31. 1 Peter 3:13-15

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But sanctify the Lord God in your heart.

32. Psalm 91:15-16

He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.

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Christian Quotes on Fear

Fear is a normal response when we hear bad news, but it doesn’t have to be our final response. No matter how bad the report is, if we remember that God is on our side, we can move quickly from fear to faith. | Joyce Meyer

When people see other people who have great accomplishments, they assume that they have no fear. The reality is: you got to feel the fear, and do it anyway. | T.D. Jakes

Nobody that’s ever done anything great in life has done it without fear. You may feel fear, but you have to do it afraid. . | Joel Osteen

You cannot breathe the air of anxiety and expect to live in an atmosphere of peace. | Steven Furtick

Fear can’t stay where faith is. Discouragement can’t stay where hope is. Stress can’t stay where peace is. Program your mind with what God says about you. . | Joel Osteen

Don’t look at life through the eyes of fear, but look through the eyes of faith. | John Hagee

Don’t panic or worry about anything that’s going seemingly wrong in your life. God is in control. He is in charge of the matter & until it happens, He’ll give you peace that passes all understanding to attend your way because that problem is simply a promise in disguise. | Paul A. Adefarasin

We do not need to fear change; we can handle it because God remains the same. | Joyce Meyer

Fear is often the starting point of faith. Failure is often the starting point of grace. Frustration is often the starting point of surrender. | Steven Furtick

When God is on your side, you don’t live in fear. | Joyce Meyer

Meet your fears with faith. | Max Lucado

Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter. | Francis Chan

With the power of God within us, we need never fear the powers around us. | Woodrow Kroll

It’s time to step into who God created you to be. You have greatness in you. There are talents that you haven’t discovered. Don’t bury your talent; bury your fears and release your talent. Live faith based, not fear based. . | Joel Osteen

Take time to read the Word, or listen to a Christ-centered sermon today. Fear and worry will be replaced with God’s life and health when you build yourself up on His Word. | Joseph Prince

If you are waiting for your feelings to line up with your decisions, your life will always be on hold. You don’t have to ask your emotions to give you permission to be who you were created to be. | T.D. Jakes

Regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow are twin thieves that rob us of the moment. | Suzanne Woods Fisher

If you’re feeling anxious, train yourself to turn it into praise! Praise begins to shift your perspective and set your heart on God, not the circumstances. How can fear and anxiety thrive in an environment of praise? It can’t! Force yourself to praise God! | Jacqueline McCullough

The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one. | John C. Maxwell

Until you tell fear that it has no more power in your life, you are slave to that Master! | Sarah Jakes Roberts

Don’t let fear talk you out of it. You can’t play it safe your whole life and become who you were created to be. . | Joel Osteen

Outside the will of God, There’s nothing I want. Inside the will of God there’s nothing I fear. | A. W. Tozer

Stir up what God put in you. Make the most of this day. Don’t let fear of failure, fear of what people are going to think, fear of being criticized hold you back. | Joel Osteen

Everybody has some angst, some fear, some negative voice saying who are you, but some people rebuke it and other people birth it. The difference between rebuking it and birthing it is how long you’ve nurtured the thought. The thought comes like a seed in the womb of your mind. You can either incubate it, carry it to three trimester and birth it into a failure. Or you can say: this is not mine, it’s not on my agenda, I reject it and I’m gonna continue on my board. | T.D. Jakes

Don’t fear failure. Fear faithlessness. Don’t fear attack. Fear apathy. Don’t fear rejection. Fear regret. | Steven Furtick

Faith means you take risks based on God’s word instead of catering to your fear. | Randy Clark

Courage is the power of the mind to overcome fear. | Martin Luther King Jr.

How much are you feeding your fear in comparison to how much you feed your faith? | Steven Furtick

Have no fear, God knows what He is doing. What was meant for evil, He will use to make Himself glorified IN YOU. That means, their evil plans will not work. You’re coming out of this. | Paul A. Adefarasin

When the world around you is saturated in fear and afraid to move, you can go to the treasure of God’s Word and find courage. | Matthew Hagee

In my experience, God rarely makes our fear disappear. Instead, he asks us to be strong and take courage. | Bruce H. Wilkinson

Don’t let fear hold you back from doing the impossible. | Mensa Otabil

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FAQ about Fear

What is fear?
Merriam Webster Dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger”. According to Psychology Today, it is an emotional response due to perceived danger that may lead you to hide, run away or freeze.

What causes fear?
We develop fear as a result of the things we learn in our environment. It could be either experiencing or knowing(watching, hearing) about a traumatic situation. You feel fear when you perceive that you as a person or a loved one or your belongings are under attack and could be harmed. According to multiple reports, people fear most specifically death, the unknown and have countless of phobias. Common fears and phobias are: terrorist attacks, criminal or gang violence, being alone, spiders, cockroaches, snakes, heights, failure, war, ghosts and public speaking.

What God says about fear?
God tells us in the Scripture to never fear. He says in Isaiah 41:10: Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Not only God, but several man of God wrote beautifully in the Bible about not fearing, such as King David in Psalm 23 and Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6.

Does the Bible say not to be anxious?
Yes. Apostle Paul tells us clearly in Philippians 4:6: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

How many times is fear mentioned in the Bible?
According to SwordSearcher, which is a Bible study tool, the word ‘fear’ appears 400 times in 385 verses of the Authorized King James Version Bible.

How can I overcome fear and anxiety?
From a Christian perspective, you may overcome fear and anxiety by praying, reading your Bible daily, participate in several Church activities or by visiting a professional in the field. The best way to overcome fear is to changing your perspective and try to focus on something bigger than yourself. And that something is a someone: The Lord of Heaven and Earth. If you do as Apostle Paul says, which is to pray and present your request to God, He is faithful to give you the peace of mind that the world cannot give. Please, don’t keep your fears and anxieties to yourself, but talk to a friend, your pastor or spiritual counselor as soon as possible.

Does prayer reduce anxiety?
Yes, prayer can reduce and relief you from anxiety. There are several instances in the Bible where they used prayer to calm anxiety. Two great examples are King David and Apostle Paul. King David was a man who struggled greatly with anxiety. He used prayer, praise and worship to escape his fears. Read for example Psalm 23, Psalm 27, Psalm 34, Psalm 61:1-3 and Psalm 91. Apostle Paul endured tremendous fear and anxiety when they imprisoned him, yet he told us in Philippians 4:6 to not be anxious but pray to God for deliverance. One last note: Remember that Jesus is the Prince of Peace(Isaiah 9:6). So, since Jesus is the Prince of Peace, we know as His followers that there is nothing we need to be anxious about or to fear. Here are some example of prayers to use for combating fear and anxiety.

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