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Do not be afraid bible verse

Do not be afraid bible verse

The Ultimate Biblical Guide to Overcoming Fear: “Do Not Be Afraid”

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

 

I have curated and categorized the most powerful verses where God explicitly commands or encourages His people not to fear.

The Direct Command: “Do Not Be Afraid”

 

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.”

4. Deuteronomy 31:8 – “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.”

5. Exodus 14:13 – “And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today.'”

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

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

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

9. 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.”

10. 2 Chronicles 20:17 – “Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid.”

11. Jeremiah 1:8 – “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”

12. Jeremiah 46:27 – “But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away.”

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

14. Daniel 10:12 – “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand… your words have been heard.”

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

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

17. Zephaniah 3:16 – “On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: ‘Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak.'”

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

19. Zechariah 8:13 – “So will I save you, and you shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong.”

Jesus’ Words on Fear

 

20. 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.”

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

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

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

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

25. 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.'”

26. 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.”

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

28. Revelation 1:17 – “He laid his right hand on me, saying, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last.'”

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

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

Confidence & Trust (Replacing Fear)

 

31. 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.”

32. 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?”

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

34. Psalm 56:4 – “In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”

35. Psalm 56:11 – “In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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

37. Psalm 46:2 – “Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.”

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

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

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

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

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

43. Proverbs 3:25 – “Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes.”

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

Instructional Verses (How to Handle Fear)

 

45. 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.”

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

47. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

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

50. 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.”

51. Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come.'”

52. 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.”

53. 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.'”

54. Isaiah 41:14 – “Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord.”

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

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

57. Isaiah 44:2 – “Thus says the Lord who made you… ‘Fear not, O Jacob my servant.'”

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

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

60. Jeremiah 30:10 – “Then fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the Lord, nor be dismayed, O Israel.”

Fear of the Lord (The Only Good Fear)

 

61. Matthew 10:28 – “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.”

62. Luke 1:50 – “And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.”

63. Proverbs 19:23 – “The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied.”

64. Psalm 111:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

65. Ecclesiastes 12:13 – “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”

Part 2: Top 25 Forum Q&A (The Struggles of Believers)

 

I have scanned the top Christian forums (Reddit/r/Christianity, GotQuestions, ChristianForums) to identify the most pressing questions believers ask about fear.

1. Q: Is it a sin to have anxiety attacks? A: No. Anxiety is often a physiological or emotional reaction. Sin is when we choose to distrust God. Jesus sweated blood in Gethsemane due to anguish but did not sin.

2. Q: “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18)—does this mean if I’m afraid, I don’t love God? A: No. This verse speaks of the fear of judgment. Once you understand God’s perfect love for you in Christ, you no longer need to fear punishment/hell. It is not about phobias (like heights or spiders).

3. Q: How do I stop worrying about the future? A: Focus on “Daily Bread.” Jesus commanded us to worry only about today (Matt 6:34). God gives grace in 24-hour increments.

4. Q: I am afraid of demons/spiritual warfare. What should I do? A: Remember that “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Focus on Jesus’ authority, not the enemy’s noise.

5. Q: How do I overcome the fear of death? A: Meditate on the Resurrection. For a Christian, death is not the end, but a doorway. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Cor 5:8).

6. Q: Why does God command us not to fear? Isn’t it uncontrollable? A: He commands it because He provides the solution: Himself. It is not a command to suppress an emotion, but a command to shift focus to His presence (Isaiah 41:10).

7. Q: I’m afraid of sharing my faith (Evangelism). Is this cowardice? A: It’s natural. Paul asked for prayer for boldness (Eph 6:19). Pray for courage; courage is acting despite the fear.

8. Q: Does “Fear of the Lord” mean I should be scared of Him? A: No. It means awe, reverence, and deep respect, like a child respects a loving but powerful father. It is not terror.

9. Q: Can fear cause me to lose my salvation? A: No. Salvation is based on Christ’s work, not your emotional stability. Peter acted in fear (denying Jesus) but was restored.

10. Q: What if I’m afraid I’ve committed the Unpardonable Sin? A: The fact that you are afraid of it usually proves you haven’t committed it. A heart hardened against the Spirit doesn’t care about offending God.

11. Q: How can I help a child who is afraid of the dark? A: Teach them Psalm 91. Pray with them and explain that Jesus is the “Light of the World” and is always in the room.

12. Q: I’m afraid of public speaking in church. Help! A: Remember Moses was afraid of speaking too (Exodus 4). God uses weak vessels. Focus on the message, not the audience.

13. Q: Is it wrong to take medication for anxiety? A: No. God uses medicine as a tool of common grace. Luke was a physician. Taking medicine does not mean you lack faith.

14. Q: What is the difference between “concern” and “worry”? A: Concern motivates you to action (prayer, planning). Worry paralyzes you and questions God’s goodness.

15. Q: I fear I will never get married. How do I trust God? A: Seek the Kingdom first (Matt 6:33). Trust that God’s timing is perfect and that His plan for you is good, whether single or married.

16. Q: I’m afraid of losing my job. What verses help? A: Philippians 4:19 (“God will supply every need”). Remind yourself that your job is a channel, but God is the Source.

17. Q: Why do I feel fear when I pray? A: Sometimes the enemy tries to distract us from the throne room. Persist. Or, it might be unconfessed sin creating distance.

18. Q: How do I deal with “Imposter Syndrome” as a Christian? A: Your identity is in Christ, not your performance. You are an adopted child of the King. That is your true status.

19. Q: Can fear be a warning from the Holy Spirit? A: Yes. Sometimes “unsettledness” is the Spirit warning us of danger (Acts 16:6-7). Discernment is key.

20. Q: I’m afraid of the End Times (Revelation). A: Revelation is a book of victory. The main message is “Jesus Wins.” Focus on the Wedding Feast, not just the beasts.

21. Q: How do I fear man less? A: Fear God more. The bigger God becomes in your eyes, the smaller people become. (Proverbs 29:25).

22. Q: Is it okay to admit I’m scared to other believers? A: Yes. “Confess your sins [and struggles] to one another” (James 5:16). We bear one another’s burdens.

23. Q: How do I sleep when I have racing thoughts? A: Recite scripture. Replace the “what ifs” with “God is.” Psalm 4:8 is perfect for this.

24. Q: What if my worst fear actually happens? A: Then God’s grace will be sufficient for that moment (2 Cor 12:9). He doesn’t give dying grace on a non-dying day.

25. Q: How do I effectively “Cast my cares”? A: Visualize physically handing the burden to Jesus. Say out loud, “I refuse to carry this anymore. It is Yours.”

Part 3: 20 Actionable Tips for Daily Application

 

At Work & Career

 

1. The “Joshua 1:9” Post-it: Place this verse on your computer monitor. When a daunting email arrives, read it before opening.

2. Pre-Meeting Prayer: Before a presentation or review, whisper 2 Tim 1:7 (“Power, love, and a sound mind”).

3. Redefine Failure: View mistakes not as threats to your identity, but as opportunities to learn. God’s love for you isn’t based on your KPI.

4. The “Worst Case” Game: If you fear a work outcome, ask: “If the worst happens, will God still be on the throne?” Yes.

5. Integrity over Fear: Do not let fear of a boss make you compromise ethics. Fear God, not the manager.

In Studies (School/University)

 

6. Exam Anxiety: Write “I can do all things through Christ” on your scratch paper.

7. Social Pressure: When you fear being rejected for your faith, remember Matthew 10:32. Acknowledge Him, and He acknowledges you.

8. Future Panic: When worried about career paths, meditate on Jeremiah 29:11. He knows the plans He has for you.

9. Public Speaking: Focus on serving the audience with your information rather than impressing them with your performance.

10. Rest: Don’t let fear of failure stop you from sleeping. Trust God with your grades after you’ve studied your best.

Social Life

 

11. Initiate: Overcome social anxiety by focusing on the other person. Ask questions. “Perfect love” (focusing on others) casts out fear.

12. Vulnerability: Don’t be afraid to show weakness. It builds deeper friendships than pretending to be perfect.

13. Boundaries: Don’t let FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) dictate your schedule. Rest in God’s provision for your social life.

14. Rejection Proofing: If someone rejects you, remember Christ was rejected too. You are in good company.

15. Hospitality: Open your home even if it’s messy. Overcome the fear of judgment with the joy of fellowship.

Family & Home

 

16. Parenting out of Faith: Don’t parent out of fear (helicopter parenting). Commit your children to God’s hands daily.

17. Financial Fear: When bills pile up, pray Matthew 6:33 together as a family. Declare God as Provider.

18. Health Scares: If a diagnosis comes, stand on Psalm 23. You are walking through the valley, not staying there.

19. Conflict Resolution: Don’t let fear of conflict stop you from having necessary, healing conversations with your spouse.

20. Atmosphere of Peace: Play worship music in the house to displace the spirit of fear and anxiety.