“Do not fear” appears so often in the Bible that some say there is one such sentence for every day of the year. Everyone knows fear—of a diagnosis, of the future, at night when thoughts race. Here you will find 22 Bible verses against fear: words for the moment when fear is great, and promises of God that you can hold on to.
When fear is great
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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you also, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10TrustConfirmation quotes
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And 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 comfort me.
Psalm 23:4ProtectionMourning
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For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7Holy SpiritBaptism quotes
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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear! The LORD is the strength of my life; whom shall I dread!
Psalm 27:1LightBaptism quotes
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When I am afraid, I hope in you.
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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 heart be troubled and fear not.
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Fear is not in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
1 John 4:18aGod’s loveConfirmation quotes
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For I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fear.
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Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are mine!
Isaiah 43:1bIdentity in ChristBaptism quotes
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And he arose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Be still and be silent! And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? why have ye no faith?
Mark 4:39-40Faith
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The LORD is with me, therefore I will not fear; what can men do to me?
Psalm 118:6TrustConfirmation quotes
God’s promises against fear
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God is our confidence and strength, a help in the great troubles that have come upon us. Therefore we will not fear, though the world should perish and the mountains fall into the midst of the sea.
Psalm 46:2-3Assurance
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But the LORD, who goes before you, will be with you; he will not withhold his hand or forsake you. Do not fear and be not dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8FaithfulnessBaptism quotes
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Say unto the fearful hearts, Be of good cheer, and fear not!
Isaiah 35:4aEncouragement
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Therefore fear not; for ye are better than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:31Self-worth
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Do not fear, little flock! for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Luke 12:32Kingdom of God
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That you should not fear the terrors of the night, nor the arrows that fly by day, nor the pestilence that stalketh in darkness, nor the plague that destroyeth at noon.
Psalm 91:5-6Protection
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I had many troubles in my heart; but your consolations made my soul glad.
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And Jesus answered them and said, Be of good cheer; it is I; fear not!
Matthew 14:27JesusI Am sayings
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For you have not received the spirit of bondage, whereby you should again fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father!
Romans 8:15God as FatherOrphans
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Be anxious for nothing; but in all things make known unto God your requests by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus!
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Behold, God is my salvation, I am secure and fear not.
Isaiah 12:2aSalvationConfirmation quotes
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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“Do not fear” in the Bible
From Abraham to Joshua to Mary and the shepherds: people in the Bible hear this sentence again and again—usually exactly when they have every reason to fear. It is striking that God does not forbid fear, but opposes it: “I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). The Psalms are also honest. Psalm 56:4 does not say “I have no fear,” but rather: “When I am afraid, I hope in you.” Fear and trust can exist side by side.
What can help against fear
Many people learn a short verse by heart so they can have it ready in case of emergency—Psalm 56:4 or 2 Timothy 1:7 can be said in one breath. Others consciously pray Philippians 4:6-7 verse by verse and name what makes them afraid. Important: If fear permanently dominates everyday life, panic attacks occur, or sleep suffers, this is not a sign of too little faith. Then it helps to talk to your family doctor, a counseling center, or a therapist. You can find more verses under Bible verses against worries, Bible verses for stress, and in our article Bible verses for strength and courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bible verse helps against fear?
Isaiah 41:10 (“Do not fear, for I am with you”) is the best known. Psalm 23:4, Psalm 27:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, and John 14:27 are also popular.
How often does “Do not fear” appear in the Bible?
Depending on the translation and counting method, the exhortation “Do not fear” or “Fear not” appears well over a hundred times. The often-quoted number 365 is more of a beautiful image than an exact count.
