What does the Bible say about fear?
As Christians, we have the power to overcome fear with the help of the Holy Spirit. Any changes or unknowns in life can be the fear cycle where we become overwhelmed and feel like giving up. God tells us to not fear because He is with us! He will give you the strength and power that you need to overcome fear and live in peace.
Be inspired by the biblical wisdom in our collection of scriptures about fear below! Before you begin reading these verses, let's go before the Lord in prayer and give him our fears.
Here is a collection of the best scripture quotes about fear and anxiety to help you overcome your own.
Isaiah 41:10 - 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.
2 Timothy 1:7 - For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
1 John 4:18 - 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.
Psalm 34:4 - I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Psalm 56:3-4 - 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?
Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Deuteronomy 31:6 - 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.”
Psalm 27:1 - Of David. 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?
A Prayer for When You Have Fear
"Dear Lord,
In moments of fear and uncertainty, I turn to You, seeking Your presence and peace. Remind me of Your steadfast love and power that can calm any storm. Grant me the faith to trust in Your plan, the strength to face my fears, and the courage to walk through them with confidence. Help me to remember that You are with me always, guiding and protecting me. Let Your perfect love cast out all fear from my heart.
In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Discover more Bible verses about fear in the collection below:
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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.
6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
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.
11 You who fear him, trust in the Lord- he is their help and shield.
17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children-
1 Praise the Lord.Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
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.
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."
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. 11 "All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. 12 Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. 13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
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.
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."
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
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.
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? 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. 4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. 5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. 6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. 7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. 8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek. 9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. 10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. 11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. 12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. 13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
21 Do not be terrified by them, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
