Afraid

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

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

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. — read the full passage →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’

For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

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.

I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

“Don’t be afraid; for you shall not be ashamed: neither be confounded; for you shall not be disappointed: for you shall forget the shame of your youth; and the reproach of your widowhood you shall remember no more.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.” — read the full passage →

Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed; for Yahweh God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you, nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of Yahweh’s house is finished.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be afraid of the face of man, for the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.”

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.

Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.

The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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

I looked, and rose up, and said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them! Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.”

Yahweh said to Joshua, “Don’t be afraid because of them; for tomorrow at this time, I will deliver them up all slain before Israel. You shall hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire.”

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

“I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.”

“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. Don’t be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! — read the full passage →

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? — read the full passage →

Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.

and he said, “Listen, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat. Thus says Yahweh to you, ‘Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

Joshua said to them, “Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Be strong and courageous, for Yahweh will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight.”

Then I said to you, “Don’t dread, neither be afraid of them.

The man said, “I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” — read the full passage →

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

Don’t you know that to whom you present yourselves as servants to obedience, his servants you are whom you obey; whether of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness?

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?”

He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. — read the full passage →

In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good? — read the full passage →

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, “Don’t be afraid, but speak and don’t be silent;

Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna.Yes, I tell you, fear him.

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword. — read the full passage →

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. — read the full passage →

“Keep silent before me, islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come near, then let them speak. Let’s meet together for judgment. — read the full passage →

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.