What Does the Bible Say About Fear?

"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."

— Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

— 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

— Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love."

— 1 John 4:18 (ESV)

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?"

— Psalm 56:3-4 (ESV)

"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?"

— Psalm 27:1 (ESV)

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight."

— Proverbs 9:10 (ESV)

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!"

— Psalm 111:10 (ESV)

"The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

— Ecclesiastes 12:13 (ESV)