'Fear' in the Bible

And he said to them, Why are you full of fear? have you still no faith?

Overcome with fear, they kept saying to one another, "Who is this man? Even the wind and the sea obey him!"

They came to Jesus and saw the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the man who had [previously] had the “legion” [of demons]; and they were frightened.

Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came with fear and trembling, fell down before Him, and told Him the whole truth.

But Jesus immediately, having heard the word spoken, says to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; only believe.

because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him.

for they all saw Him and were shaken and terrified. But He immediately spoke with them and said, “Take courage! It is I (I Am)! Stop being afraid.”

For he knew not what he should say, for they were filled with fear.

But the saying was not clear to them, and they were in fear of questioning him about it.

And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were full of wonder; but those who came after him were in fear. And again he took the twelve, and gave them word of the things which were to come on him,

And it came to the ears of the chief priests and scribes, and they took thought how they might put him to death; being in fear of him, because all the people were full of wonder at his teaching.

But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.

And they made attempts to take him; but they were in fear of the people, because they saw that the story was against them; and they went away from him.

And when they had come, they said to him, Master, we are certain that you are true, and have no fear of anyone: you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God: Is it right to give taxes to Caesar or not?

And when Jesus saw that he gave a wise answer, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And every man after that was in fear of questioning him any more.

For fear that, coming suddenly, he sees you sleeping.

but they were saying, “Not during the festival, for the people might riot.”

And they all went away from him in fear.

There came Joseph of Arimathaea, a responsible man in high honour, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God; and he went in to Pilate without fear, and made a request for the body of Jesus.

They went out and fled from the tomb, for they were seized with trembling and astonishment; and they said nothing [about it] to anyone, because they were afraid.

And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins, for fear that the skins will be burst by the new wine, and the wine be let out, and the skins come to destruction.

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

And he said to them, Where is your faith? And fear and wonder overcame them, and they said to one another, Who then is this, who gives orders even to the winds and the water and they do what he says?

And people came out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind (mentally healthy); and they were frightened.

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

And when the woman saw that she was not able to keep it secret, she came, shaking with fear, and falling down before him she made clear before all the people the reason for her touching him, and how she was made well straight away.

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

But even as he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were [greatly] afraid as they entered the cloud.

But this saying was not clear to them and its sense was kept secret from them so that they were not able to see it: and they had fear of questioning him about it.

“And I say to you, My friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

"Therefore, do not be asking what you are to eat nor what you are to drink; and do not waver between hope and fear.

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

For when, with your opponent, you are going before the magistrate, on the way take pains to get out of his power; for fear that, if he should drag you before the judge, the judge may hand you over to the officer of the court, and the officer lodge you in prison.

For fear that if he makes a start and is not able to go on with it to the end, all who see it will be laughing at him,

“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man.

And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Because I was in fear of you, for you are a hard man: you take up what you have not put down, and get in grain where you have not put seed.

And the chief priests and the scribes made attempts to get their hands on him in that very hour; and they were in fear of the people, for they saw that he had made up this story against them.

And they had fear of putting any more questions to him.

And when news of wars and troubled times comes to your ears, have no fear; for these things have to be, but the end will not be now.

And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth, fear among the nations and doubt because of the loud noise of the sea and the waves;

Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that day may come on you suddenly, and take you as in a net:

And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.

But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

And as they were filled with fear and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them, Why seek ye the living one among the dead?

But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.

After a time Jesus came across him in the Temple and said to him, See, you are well and strong; do no more sin for fear a worse thing comes to you.

After they had gone three or four miles they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near to the boat; and they had great fear.

But he said to them, It is I, have no fear.

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

They said this because of their fear of the Jews: for the Jews had come to an agreement that if any man said that Jesus was the Christ he would be put out of the Synagogue.

Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

"Yet a little while," He replied, "the light is among you. Be faithful to the light that you have, for fear darkness should overtake you; for a man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going.

He has made their eyes blind, and their hearts hard; for fear that they might see with their eyes and get knowledge with their hearts, and be changed, and I might make them well.

Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated);

I leave peace with you; I give my peace to you: not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it fear.

So they brought Jesus from Caiaphas's house to the Praetorium. It was the early morning, and they would not enter the Praetorium themselves for fear of defilement, and in order that they might be able to eat the Passover.

When this saying came to Pilate's ears his fear became greater;

And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Jesus said to them, Come and take some food. And all the disciples were in fear of putting the question, Who are you? being conscious that it was the Lord.

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Now when they saw that Peter and John were without fear, though they were men of no education or learning, they were greatly surprised; and they took note of them that they had been with Jesus.

But so that it may not go farther among the people, let us put them in fear of punishment if they say anything in future in this name.

And now, Lord, take note of their cruel words, and give your servants power to be preachers of your word without fear,

And when their prayer was ended, the place where they were was violently moved, and they all became full of the Holy Spirit, preaching the word of God without fear.

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

The others, in fear, kept back from joining them: but the people made much of them;

Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.

‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob.’ Moses shook with fear and would not venture to look.

But the Lord said, Go without fear: for he is a special vessel for me, to give to the Gentiles and kings and to the children of Israel the knowledge of my name:

And when he came to Jerusalem, he made an attempt to be joined to the disciples, but they were all in fear of him, not taking him for a disciple.

But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.

Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

But he, having fixed his eyes upon him, and become full of fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have gone up for a memorial before God.

but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

"Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen! The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and made them a great people during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with a public display of power he led them out of there.

“Brothers, sons of Abraham’s race, and those among you who fear God, the message of this salvation has been sent to us.

Then Paul and Barnabas without fear said, It was necessary for the word of God to be given to you first; but because you will have nothing to do with it, and have no desire for eternal life, it will now be offered to the Gentiles.

And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas,

And the police gave an account of these words to the authorities, and they were full of fear on hearing that they were Romans;

And Paul got to his feet on Mars' Hill and said, O men of Athens, I see that you are overmuch given to fear of the gods.

And the Lord said by vision in the night to Paul, Fear not, but speak and be not silent;