Fear can hold us back, but the Bible offers numerous reminders to be brave and trust in God. These verses encourage us to face life’s challenges without fear, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.
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Bible Verses About Being Fearless
Isaiah 41:10 – God tells us not to fear, for He is with us
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 23:4 – Even though we walk through the darkest valleys, we should fear no evil
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
Deuteronomy 31:6 – The Lord goes before us and will never leave nor forsake us
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
2 Timothy 1:7 – God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-control
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Joshua 1:9 – We are commanded to be strong and courageous, without fear or discouragement
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Matthew 10:28 – We should not fear those who can kill the body, but fear God who has the power over the soul
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” – Matthew 10:28
Psalm 27:1 – The Lord is our light and salvation, whom shall we fear?
“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 27:1
1 Peter 5:7 – We should cast all our anxieties on God because He cares for us
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 34:4 – When we seek the Lord, our fears are relieved
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4
Proverbs 29:25 – The fear of man brings a snare, but those who trust in the Lord are safe
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” – Proverbs 29:25
Psalm 56:3-4 – In God, whose word we praise, we shall not be afraid
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 56:3-4
Isaiah 43:1 – God has called us by name, we are His and should not fear
“But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” – Isaiah 43:1
Romans 8:15 – We have received the spirit of adoption, and as children of God, we should not be in bondage of fear
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”” – Romans 8:15
Psalm 115:11 – We should trust in the Lord who is our help and shield, and not fear
“You who fear him, trust in the LORD— he is their help and shield.” – Psalm 115:11
Isaiah 35:4 – God comes with vengeance and divine retribution to save us, giving us courage to not fear
“say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”” – Isaiah 35:4
1 John 4:18 – Perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18
Psalm 118:6 – The Lord is on our side, we should not fear what humans can do to us
“The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 118:6
John 14:27 – Jesus gives us peace, not as the world gives, so we should not let our hearts be troubled or afraid
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” – Psalm 46:1-3
Matthew 6:34 – We should not worry about tomorrow, for each day has enough trouble of its own
“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Psalm 112:7-8 – The righteous will have no fear of bad news, for their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord
“They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end, they will look in triumph on their foes.” – Psalm 112:7-8
Psalm 91:4-6 – God will cover us with His feathers and under His wings, we will find refuge and not fear
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.” – Psalm 91:4-6
Psalm 118:14 – The Lord is our strength and our song, He has become our salvation
“The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” – Psalm 118:14
Matthew 10:31 – We are worth more than many sparrows, and God knows and takes care of us
“So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” – Matthew 10:31
Isaiah 54:4 – God promises not to be ashamed or humiliated, for we will not be put to shame
“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.” – Isaiah 54:4
Psalm 56:11 – We should trust in God and not be afraid, for He is our helper and deliverer
“In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?” – Psalm 56:11
Psalm 94:19 – When we are anxious, God’s comforts ease our soul
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” – Psalm 94:19
Philippians 4:6-7 – Instead of being anxious, we should pray and let God’s peace guard our hearts and minds
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 8:37 – We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37
Psalm 56:10 – We should trust in God, His word we praise, and we should not fear what mere mortals can do
“In God, whose word I praise— in the LORD, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?” – Psalm 56:10-11
Isaiah 41:13 – God promises to help us, hold us, and strengthen us when we feel afraid
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13
Psalm 27:3 – Even though enemies rise against us, we should not fear, but trust in God
“Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.” – Psalm 27:3
Psalm 118:6 – The Lord is on our side, we should not fear what humans can do to us
“The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 118:6
Psalm 34:7 – The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them
“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” – Psalm 34:7
Isaiah 41:14 – God tells us not to fear, for He is our redeemer and will help us
“Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you,” declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” – Isaiah 41:14
Psalm 23:1-4 – We should fear no evil, for God is our shepherd who guides and protects us
“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:1-4
Psalm 112:1-2 – Blessed are those who fear the Lord and find great delight in His commands
“Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.” – Psalm 112:1-2
Psalm 56:4 – In God’s promise, we should not fear what mere mortals can do
“In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 56:4
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – In our weaknesses, God’s power is made perfect, so we should boast in our weaknesses, knowing His strength is with us
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Psalm 118:8 – It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans
“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.” – Psalm 118:8
Proverbs 3:5-6 – We are instructed to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Psalm 94:14 – God will not forsake His people or abandon His inheritance
“For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.” – Psalm 94:14