100 Bible Verses about Dont Be Afraid

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 3,114 helpful votes

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.

Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV / 2,745 helpful votes

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.”

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 2,359 helpful votes

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.”

Matthew 10:28 ESV / 2,209 helpful votes

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

Psalm 27:1 ESV / 2,195 helpful votes

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?

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 2,122 helpful votes

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.

John 14:27 ESV / 2,067 helpful votes

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.

Isaiah 41:13 ESV / 1,967 helpful votes

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”

1 John 4:18 ESV / 1,962 helpful votes

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.

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 1,947 helpful votes

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Psalm 56:3 ESV / 1,929 helpful votes

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Psalm 118:6 ESV / 1,913 helpful votes

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

Psalm 34:4 ESV / 1,764 helpful votes

I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.

1 Peter 3:14 ESV / 1,711 helpful votes

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

Isaiah 35:4 ESV / 1,571 helpful votes

Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”

Romans 8:15 ESV / 1,523 helpful votes

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Isaiah 43:1 ESV / 1,498 helpful votes

But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV / 1,478 helpful votes

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 surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:6 ESV / 1,456 helpful votes

So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV / 1,456 helpful votes

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Proverbs 29:25 ESV / 1,439 helpful votes

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Romans 8:38-39 ESV / 1,432 helpful votes

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Psalm 56:3-4 ESV / 1,300 helpful votes

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?

Luke 12:32 ESV / 1,255 helpful votes

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

1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV / 1,251 helpful votes

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Deuteronomy 3:22 ESV / 1,218 helpful votes

You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.’

Luke 8:50 ESV / 1,205 helpful votes

But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.”

Psalm 94:19 ESV / 1,202 helpful votes

When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.

Matthew 6:34 ESV / 1,132 helpful votes

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

1 Chronicles 28:20 ESV / 1,131 helpful votes

Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.

Isaiah 51:12 ESV / 1,128 helpful votes

“I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass,

Psalm 27:3 ESV / 1,127 helpful votes

Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.

John 6:20 ESV / 1,098 helpful votes

But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”

Mark 6:50 ESV / 1,079 helpful votes

For they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

Isaiah 54:4 ESV / 1,062 helpful votes

“Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced; for you will forget the shame of your youth, and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.

Mark 5:36 ESV / 1,050 helpful votes

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”

1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 1,028 helpful votes

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Matthew 10:26 ESV / 1,017 helpful votes

“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

Hebrews 13:5-6 ESV / 1,014 helpful votes

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

Isaiah 12:2 ESV / 995 helpful votes

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”

Genesis 15:1 ESV / 985 helpful votes

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”

Deuteronomy 20:1 ESV / 982 helpful votes

“When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.

Isaiah 43:5 ESV / 979 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you.

Exodus 14:13 ESV / 946 helpful votes

And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.

Exodus 20:20 ESV / 943 helpful votes

Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin.”

Psalm 56:4 ESV / 933 helpful votes

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Isaiah 41:14 ESV / 927 helpful votes

Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Psalm 29:11 ESV / 921 helpful votes

May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!

Philippians 4:6 ESV / 920 helpful votes

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

Psalm 55:22 ESV / 914 helpful votes

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Matthew 14:27 ESV / 902 helpful votes

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

Revelation 1:17 ESV / 896 helpful votes

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last,

Romans 8:38 ESV / 855 helpful votes

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

1 Peter 5:6 ESV / 848 helpful votes

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

Jeremiah 1:8 ESV / 814 helpful votes

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”

Isaiah 41:13-14 ESV / 801 helpful votes

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Luke 1:30-31 ESV / 800 helpful votes

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.

Matthew 10:29-31 ESV / 793 helpful votes

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Isaiah 51:7 ESV / 771 helpful votes

“Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings.

Luke 12:4 ESV / 757 helpful votes

“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Psalm 91:1-16 ESV / 753 helpful votes

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, ...

Zephaniah 3:17 ESV / 739 helpful votes

The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Psalm 56:11 ESV / 731 helpful votes

In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Luke 12:6-7 ESV / 722 helpful votes

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Haggai 2:5 ESV / 713 helpful votes

According to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt. My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not.

Deuteronomy 1:21 ESV / 710 helpful votes

See, the Lord your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.’

Numbers 14:9 ESV / 696 helpful votes

Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them.”

Lamentations 3:57 ESV / 695 helpful votes

You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’

Nehemiah 4:14 ESV / 692 helpful votes

And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”

1 Samuel 23:17 ESV / 682 helpful votes

And he said to him, “Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this.”

1 Samuel 22:23 ESV / 678 helpful votes

Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life. With me you shall be in safekeeping.”

2 Kings 25:24 ESV / 677 helpful votes

And Gedaliah swore to them and their men, saying, “Do not be afraid because of the Chaldean officials. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.”

Judges 4:18 ESV / 676 helpful votes

And Jael came out to meet Sisera and said to him, “Turn aside, my lord; turn aside to me; do not be afraid.” So he turned aside to her into the tent, and she covered him with a rug.

Isaiah 44:8 ESV / 673 helpful votes

Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.”

John 14:1 ESV / 647 helpful votes

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.

John 3:16-17 ESV / 599 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Psalm 115:11 ESV / 599 helpful votes

You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.

Mark 6:49-50 ESV / 584 helpful votes

But when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

Luke 12:2 ESV / 581 helpful votes

Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.

Proverbs 3:25 ESV / 577 helpful votes

Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,

1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV / 573 helpful votes

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

Psalm 112:1 ESV / 572 helpful votes

Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!

Deuteronomy 1:29 ESV / 572 helpful votes

Then I said to you, ‘Do not be in dread or afraid of them.

Joshua 10:25 ESV / 554 helpful votes

And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.”

Daniel 10:19 ESV / 530 helpful votes

And he said, “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Luke 2:1-10:42 ESV / 529 helpful votes

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. ...

Psalm 23:2 ESV / 529 helpful votes

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

2 Chronicles 20:15 ESV / 528 helpful votes

And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's.

Deuteronomy 31:2 ESV / 527 helpful votes

And he said to them, “I am 120 years old today. I am no longer able to go out and come in. The Lord has said to me, ‘You shall not go over this Jordan.’

Jeremiah 42:11 ESV / 526 helpful votes

Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the Lord, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand.

Deuteronomy 1:17 ESV / 520 helpful votes

You shall not be partial in judgment. You shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be intimidated by anyone, for the judgment is God's. And the case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’

Matthew 10:1-28:20 ESV / 519 helpful votes

And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, ...

Genesis 50:21 ESV / 513 helpful votes

So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

Deuteronomy 7:18 ESV / 512 helpful votes

You shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt,

Psalm 118:2 ESV / 509 helpful votes

Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

2 Kings 1:15 ESV / 509 helpful votes

Then the angel of the Lord said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he arose and went down with him to the king

1 Kings 17:13 ESV / 508 helpful votes

And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.

Genesis 35:17 ESV / 505 helpful votes

And when her labor was at its hardest, the midwife said to her, “Do not fear, for you have another son.”

1 Samuel 12:20 ESV / 503 helpful votes

And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.

1 Samuel 28:13 ESV / 502 helpful votes

The king said to her, “Do not be afraid. What do you see?” And the woman said to Saul, “I see a god coming up out of the earth.”

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