Bible Verses About Not Being Afraid

Fear is a natural human emotion, but the Bible offers countless reassurances that we don’t have to live in fear. From Old Testament stories of God’s protection to the New Testament promises of His peace, Scripture encourages believers to trust in God’s presence and power. This post will explore Bible verses about not being afraid, highlighting the comfort and strength found in God’s promises. Whether facing personal struggles or uncertain times, these verses remind us that God is with us, offering courage and hope.

Bible Verses About Not Being Afraid

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Matthew 28:5-6 – “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.'”

Isaiah 43:1 – “But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'”

Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Isaiah 54:4 – “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.”

Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Luke 12:7 – “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”

Isaiah 51:12 – “I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass…”

Matthew 10:28 – “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”

Psalm 118:6 – “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.'”

Luke 1:30 – “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.'”

Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 27:1 – “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?”

Isaiah 40:10 – “See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.”

Isaiah 8:12 – “Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it.”

Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'”

Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Mark 5:36 – “Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.'”

Psalm 91:5 – “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”

John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Joshua 10:25 – “Joshua said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.'”

Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Mark 6:50 – “Because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.'”

2 Chronicles 20:17 – “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.”

Psalm 112:7 – “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”

Luke 1:74-75 – “To rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.”

Isaiah 43:5 – “Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.”

Exodus 14:13 – “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.'”

Psalm 46:2 – “Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”

Matthew 14:27 – “But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.'”

Luke 8:50 – “Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.'”

1 Peter 3:14 – “But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”

Isaiah 44:2 – “This is what the Lord says—he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.”

Revelation 1:17 – “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.'”

Psalm 56:11 – “In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?”

Isaiah 51:7 – “Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have taken my instruction to heart: Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals or be terrified by their insults.”

John 6:20 – “But he said to them, ‘It is I; don’t be afraid.'”

Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Revelation 2:10 – “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”

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