Bible verses about fear — both the reverent fear of the Lord and overcoming anxious fear. All verses below are shown in the Clear Bible Translation — a modern English rendering faithful to the original text without archaic language.
Psalms 23:4
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.
Read in context →Psalms 27:1
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?
Read in context →Isaiah 41:10
Don't be afraid, because I am with you. Don't be discouraged, because I am your God. I will make you strong. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will hold you up with my righteous right hand.
Read in context →Matthew 10:28
Don't fear those who can kill the body but can't touch the soul. Instead, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Read in context →2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
Read in context →1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear has torment. Anyone who fears is not made perfect in love.
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