Fear is something we face every day that can steal our joy and peace if we let it overwhelm us. What do we do when faced with valid fears like the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, the future of our children, and sickness? We can turn to Scripture to be reminded of God’s love and promises of protection and peace in our lives.
We have collected some of our favorite Bible verses about fear and Scripture quotes about overcoming anxiety and worry. Discover how the Word of God can comfort you in the times you feel afraid and overwhelmed. The Bible is filled with stories of people who overcame their fears with the strength of God. God wants each of us to experience power-filled faith that allows us to stand in the face of opposition and in a world filled with fear.
As you read these Scriptures for fear, use this prayer to help you:A Prayer to Reduce Fear – God, you know that we live in a crazy and chaotic world that makes fear soar. You also know my struggles in my daily life. When life gets to be too much, please help me come to you. Calm my thoughts and emotions and open my heart to your peace, comfort, and wisdom. Help me not to live in fear. Please reduce the feelings of fear and anxiety that plague me. Help me rest in You and trust You as I navigate through this broken world. In Your Name, I pray, Jesus. Amen
Fear can creep up on us when we least expect it. Sure, there’s fear we can kind of expect when we subject ourselves to that yearly walk through one of the most haunted places in America on Halloween or sit down with some popcorn to watch a scary movie. But where do we turn with the other, more significant fears? Things like watching a loved one go through cancer treatment, or the potential of losing a job, having a miscarriage, or getting into a car accident. Unfortunately, there isn’t a limit to what our brains can concoct that is potentially fearful, some of it legitimate and some of it irrational. Either way, we can find hope and an anchor in the storm that is our fear in Jesus because he has a lot to say about fear in scripture. “Fear not…” is a common reminder in the Word, because we are often forgetful and we can try to imagine the future before it has even happened…leading to a lot of fear and anxiety. Jesus reminds us that we can trust God as our good Father. He will fight for us. He will cover us and protect us. He will calm the storms in our minds and hearts. All he asks is that we turn our eyes from our fears to Him.
Inspirational Bible Verses About Fear
1Psalm 34:4–5
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“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”
2Psalm 23:4
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“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.”
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3Psalm 27:1
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“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?”
4Psalm 46:1–3
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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”
5Isaiah 41:13
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“For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
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6Luke 14:27
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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
7Psalm 91:4–5
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“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”
8Genesis 50:21
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” ‘So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.’ Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.”
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9Deuteronomy 3:22
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“You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.”
10Joshua 8:1
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“And the LORD said to Joshua, ‘Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.’ “
11Psalm 27:3
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“Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.”
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12Psalm 115:11
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“You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield.”
13Isaiah 35:4
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“Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.’ ”
14Isaiah 41:10
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“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.”
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15Jeremiah 42:11
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“Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand.”
16Isaiah 43:1
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“But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.’ “
17Jeremiah 46:27
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“But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid.”
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18Lamentations 3:57
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“You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’ “
19Joel 2:21
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“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things!”
20Matthew 10:26
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“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.”
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21Matthew 10:28
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“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
22Matthew 10:31
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“Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
23Luke 2:10
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“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’ “
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“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
25Philippians 2:12
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“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…”
262 Timothy 1:7
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“…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
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27Hebrews 13:6
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“So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’”
281 John 4:18
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“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.”
29Revelation 1:17
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“When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last…'”
