Bible Verses About Fear
"Fear not" is one of the most repeated instructions in the Bible, almost always paired with a reason: God's presence, His promises, or His power. These verses come from moments of real, high-stakes fear — a nation entering unfamiliar land, a young leader facing pressure — showing how courage is consistently tied to who God is, not self-generated bravado.
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.
Pairs the instruction 'fear thou not' directly with the reason: 'for I am with thee.'
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.
God's command to Joshua to be strong and courageous as he led Israel into unfamiliar, difficult territory.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Names the source of courage directly: God's Spirit gives power and love, not a spirit of fear.
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?
David's declaration that with the LORD as light and salvation, there is no ground left for fear.
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.
Moses' charge to Israel before entering Canaan, grounded in the promise God will not fail or forsake them.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the Bible so often pair 'fear not' with a reason?
Verses like Isaiah 41:10 and Deuteronomy 31:6 don't just command courage — they ground it in something specific: God's presence, help, and faithfulness, which is what makes the courage possible.
Is refusing to feel fear the point of these verses?
The emphasis is less on never feeling fear and more on where courage comes from — these verses repeatedly point to God's presence and promises as the basis for moving forward despite fear.