24 Bible Verses about Being Afraid

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power and love and self-discipline.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. And he who fears is not made perfect in love.

Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you, nor will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

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

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

Be on the your guard, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

And which of you by worrying can add a single cubit to his span of life?

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.