Bible verses for when you are afraid
“Fear not” is one of the most repeated words in Scripture. Not because fear is shameful, but because God keeps coming close to frightened people and staying with them.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?Psalm 27:1 (KJV)
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.Psalm 56:3 (KJV)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.Isaiah 43:1 (KJV)
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.Psalm 34:4 (KJV)
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?Mark 4:39-40 (KJV)
Father, You know what frightens me. Be my light and my salvation. When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Amen.
Questions
What does the Bible say about fear?
“Fear not” is one of the most repeated words in Scripture. Not because fear is shameful, but because God keeps coming close to frightened people and staying with them. Key passages include Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 56:3.
What is a good verse to memorize?
Isaiah 41:10: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
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