"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
— Psalm 23:4
Fear
Courage through the promises of God
Reflection
Fear is one of the most common human experiences — and one of the most addressed in Scripture. Over and over, God tells His people: do not be afraid. Not because the danger isn't real, but because His presence is greater.
10 Scripture passages on Fear
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
— 2 Timothy 1:7
"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?"
— Psalm 27:1
"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."
— Deuteronomy 31:6
"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."
— Isaiah 41:10
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me."
— Psalm 56:3-4
"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."
— Joshua 1:9
"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."
— Romans 8:15
"I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."
— Psalm 34:4
"Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine."
— Isaiah 43:1
Continue your study
If these verses on fear resonate, consider also exploring the 30-day devotional for sustained reflection, or use the prayer generator to write a personal prayer about fear using the biblical pattern of Thanksgiving → Declaration → Petitions.