Do not be afraid bible verse

The Ultimate Biblical Guide to “Do Not Be Afraid”: 60+ Verses, Answers, and Life Hacks

Part 1: The “Fear Not” Collection (65 Verses)

The Foundational Promises (God is With You)

1. Isaiah 41:10 – “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.”

2. Joshua 1:9 – “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.”

3. Deuteronomy 31:6 – “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.”

4. Psalm 23:4 – “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.”

5. Genesis 26:24 – “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you.”

6. Psalm 46:1-2 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.”

7. Isaiah 43:1 – “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”

8. Isaiah 43:5 – “Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you.”

9. Zephaniah 3:16-17 – “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.”

10. Exodus 14:13 – “And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord.'”

11. Psalm 118:6 – “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

12. Hebrews 13:6 – “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'”

13. Lamentations 3:57 – “You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!'”

14. Haggai 2:5 – “My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not.”

15. Joel 2:21 – “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things!”

Jesus’ Words on Fear & Anxiety

16. John 14:27 – “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.”

17. Matthew 10:31 – “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

18. Luke 12:32 – “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”

19. Mark 5:36 – “But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.'”

20. Matthew 14:27 – “But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.'”

21. Luke 12:4 – “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.”

22. Luke 8:50 – “But Jesus on hearing this answered him, ‘Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.'”

23. Matthew 28:10 – “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.'”

24. Revelation 1:17 – “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.'”

25. Revelation 2:10 – “Do not fear what you are about to suffer.”

26. Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.”

27. Luke 12:7 – “Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

28. Mark 4:40 – “He said to them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?'”

29. Matthew 17:7 – “But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise, and have no fear.'”

30. John 6:20 – “But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.'”

Overcoming Anxiety & Trouble

31. Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

32. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

33. Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

34. Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”

35. Psalm 94:19 – “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”

36. Proverbs 3:25-26 – “Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence.”

37. Psalm 27:1 – “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?”

38. Isaiah 12:2 – “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid.”

39. Psalm 91:5 – “You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”

40. Psalm 112:7 – “He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.”

41. Psalm 112:8 – “His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.”

42. Proverbs 29:25 – “The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.”

43. Isaiah 54:4 – “Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced.”

44. ** Isaiah 54:14** – “In righteousness you shall be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear.”

45. Psalm 3:6 – “I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.”

Spirit of Power vs. Fear

46. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

47. Romans 8:15 – “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons.”

48. 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment.”

49. Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not!'”

50. Isaiah 51:12 – “I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies?”

51. 1 Peter 3:14 – “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.”

52. Joshua 8:1 – “And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not fear and do not be dismayed.'”

53. 1 Chronicles 28:20 – “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God… is with you.”

54. 2 Chronicles 20:15 – “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.”

55. 2 Chronicles 20:17 – “Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf… Do not be afraid.”

56. Daniel 10:19 – “And he said, ‘O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.'”

57. Deuteronomy 20:1 – “When you go out to war… do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God is with you.”

58. Deuteronomy 1:21 – “Go up and take possession, as the Lord… has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

59. Judges 6:23 – “The Lord said to him, ‘Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.'”

60. Genesis 15:1 – “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”

61. Genesis 46:3 – “Then he said, ‘I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt.'”

62. Numbers 14:9 – “Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land… the Lord is with us; do not fear them.”

63. 2 Kings 6:16 – “He said, ‘Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.'”

64. Isaiah 8:12 – “Do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread.”

65. Isaiah 41:13 – “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.'”

Part 2: Top 25 Forum Q&A (Real Believer Struggles)

I have analyzed the most active discussions on r/Christianity, GotQuestions, and Christian counseling forums to address the real, gritty questions believers ask about fear.

1. Q: Is having an anxiety disorder a sin? A: No. Feeling anxious is an emotion; trusting God is a choice. A clinical disorder (chemical imbalance) is a physiological struggle, not a moral failure. Jesus sweated blood in Gethsemane due to distress, yet He was without sin.

2. Q: I pray against fear, but it doesn’t go away. Do I lack faith? A: Not necessarily. God often answers prayers for courage not by removing the fear, but by giving you the strength to walk through it. Faith is moving forward even when your knees are shaking.

3. Q: What does “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18) actually mean? A: Context is key. It refers to the fear of judgment. If you are in Christ, you are perfectly loved and forgiven, so you don’t need to fear God’s punishment or hell. It doesn’t mean you’ll never be scared of a spider or a job loss.

4. Q: How do I stop worrying about the future? A: Focus on “Daily Bread.” Matthew 6:34 tells us that tomorrow has its own trouble. God gives grace in 24-hour increments. You don’t have the grace for tomorrow’s problems yet; you only have it for today.

5. Q: Can demons cause fear? A: Yes, spiritual warfare can manifest as a “spirit of fear” (2 Tim 1:7). The weapon against this is the Word of God spoken out loud.

6. Q: What is the difference between “fearing God” and being afraid? A: Fearing God is awe, reverence, and respect for His holiness. Being afraid is terror of harm. The “Fear of the Lord” actually drives out all other fears.

7. Q: How do I handle fear of death? A: Meditate on the Resurrection. For a believer, death is not a wall, but a door. “To live is Christ, to die is gain” (Phil 1:21).

8. Q: Is it wrong to take medication for anxiety? A: No. God uses doctors and medicine as tools of common grace. Taking care of your physical brain helps you fight the spiritual battle more effectively.

9. Q: Why does God command “Do Not Fear” so often? A: Because He knows we are prone to it. It is an invitation to trust, not a condemnation for feeling human emotions.

10. Q: What if my worst fear actually happens? A: Then God’s grace will be sufficient for that moment. We often fear the scenario without factoring in the Presence of God that will be there with us.

11. Q: How do I help a child who is afraid of the dark/monsters? A: Teach them Psalm 91. Pray with them. Remind them that Jesus is the “Lion of Judah” and He is in the room guarding them.

12. Q: Is “Fear of Man” (social anxiety) a sin? A: It is a “snare” (Prov 29:25). It traps us. The cure is trusting God’s opinion of you more than people’s opinion.

13. Q: Can I lose my salvation if I live in fear? A: No. Salvation depends on Christ’s work, not your bravery. However, living in fear robs you of the joy of your salvation.

14. Q: How do I use scripture to fight panic attacks? A: Use short, rhythmic verses like “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Match it to your breathing.

15. Q: Why was Jesus afraid in Gethsemane? A: He was facing the wrath of God for sin. He showed us how to handle extreme fear: by bringing it honestly to the Father (“Let this cup pass”) and then submitting (“Not my will”).

16. Q: Does the news/media cause sinful fear? A: It can. Isaiah 8:12 says, “Do not fear what they fear.” If the news is causing you to doubt God’s sovereignty, turn it off.

17. Q: What is the “Peace that surpasses understanding”? A: It is the illogical calm that comes when you should be freaking out, but you aren’t, because the Holy Spirit is guarding your mind.

18. Q: How do I trust God with my finances when I’m scared? A: Look at the birds (Matt 6). Remember your value. God is your Provider (Jehovah Jireh), not the economy.

19. Q: Is courage the absence of fear? A: No. Courage is obedience in the presence of fear.

20. Q: Can unconfessed sin cause fear? A: Yes. Adam hid because he was afraid (Gen 3:10). Confession clears the conscience and restores boldness (Prov 28:1).

21. Q: How do I pray when I’m terrified? A: Pray the Psalms. David was often terrified. Use his words: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3).

22. Q: What if I fear I have committed the unpardonable sin? A: The fact that you are afraid of it proves you haven’t committed it. A hardened heart doesn’t care about offending God.

23. Q: How do I handle fear of rejection? A: Remember you are “accepted in the Beloved” (Eph 1:6). If the King accepts you, the court’s opinion matters less.

24. Q: Does fasting help with fear? A: Yes. It disconnects you from the flesh and strengthens your spiritual sensitivity to God’s presence.

25. Q: How do I sleep when I have nightmares? A: Pray Psalm 4:8 aloud: “In peace I will both lie down and sleep.”

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Part 3: 15 Actionable Tips for Daily Application

At Work & Career

1. The “Imposter Syndrome” Prayer: When you feel unqualified, whisper: “Lord, your power is made perfect in my weakness. Work through me.” (2 Cor 12:9).

2. Meeting Anchor: Write Joshua 1:9 at the top of your notepad before a stressful meeting or presentation.

3. Conflict Courage: If you fear confrontation, pray for the “Spirit of love and self-control” (2 Tim 1:7) before entering the boss’s office.

4. The “Worst Case” Scenario: If you fear getting fired, play the tape to the end: “Even if I lose this job, God is my Provider. He will not leave me.”

In Studies (School/University)

5. Exam Peace: Write “I can do all things through Christ” on your scratch paper. Your worth is not in your grade.

6. Social Fear: When walking into a cafeteria or lecture hall alone, pray: “Lord, show me who I can bless,” shifting focus from self-protection to love.

7. Presentation Jitters: Focus on the message, not the audience. You are a messenger of truth. Fear of man is a snare.

8. Future Anxiety: When worried about career paths, read Jeremiah 29:11. God already knows the plan; you just need to trust the Planner.

Social Life & Relationships

9. Vulnerability: Admit your fears to a trusted friend. “Confess your sins [and struggles] to one another… that you may be healed” (James 5:16). Darkness hates the light.

10. Boundaries: Don’t say “yes” out of fear of rejection. Let your “yes be yes.” God protects those who honor Him.

11. Comparison Detox: Stop scrolling social media if it breeds insecurity. Replace it with reading Psalm 139 (you are fearfully and wonderfully made).

Family & Home

12. The “Worry Box”: Place a physical box in the kitchen. Write down worries on paper and drop them in. Once they are in the box, they belong to God (1 Peter 5:7).

13. Nighttime Liturgy: Read Psalm 91 over your home before bed. Declare safety over your family.

14. Parenting: When your child is scared, don’t just say “don’t be scared.” Say, “I know it’s scary, but God is bigger. Let’s ask Him to hold our hand.”

15. Financial Stress: When paying bills, pray over them. “Thank you God for provision. I trust You with what remains.”

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Part 4: Bonus – Life Improvement with the “Jesus Method”

How aligning with Jesus upgrades your mental resilience:

• Biological Upgrade: Chronic fear releases cortisol, which damages the body. Trusting God (“Casting your cares”) lowers blood pressure and improves immune function.

• Cognitive Reframing: Fear creates “tunnel vision.” Faith allows you to see the bigger picture (“The hills are full of horses of fire” – 2 Kings 6:17). This leads to better decision-making.

• Relationship Depth: Fear makes us defensive and controlling. The security of God’s love allows us to be vulnerable and generous, deepening our human connections.

• Unshakeable Joy: When your safety isn’t tied to circumstances (which change) but to God (who doesn’t), your joy becomes bulletproof.