Scriptures for those who are afraid: words of encouragement and calls not to be afraid.
25 Scriptures · Father’s Blessing Bible
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 23:4
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.
Joshua 1:9
This is what I command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
Psalm 56:3–4
3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Isaiah 43:1–2
1 But now this is what the Lord says—He who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flame will not scorch you.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid, [do not be terrified] and do not fear them, because the Lord your God Himself will go with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.
Psalm 118:6
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Romans 8:15
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage to again return to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father!”
Matthew 10:28–31
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. 29 Are not two little birds sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Therefore do not fear; you are worth more than many little birds.
Psalm 91:1–2
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty; 2 they say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Proverbs 29:25
Fear of people is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Psalm 46:1–3
1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. On the musical instrument Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; 2 therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains move into the heart of the seas. 3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at their surging.
Luke 12:32
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
Psalm 3:5–6
5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me. 6 I will not fear the tens of thousands who have set themselves against me on every side.
Isaiah 35:4
say to those with fearful hearts: “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come with vengeance, with divine retribution; He will come to save you.”
Matthew 14:27
But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying: Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.
Revelation 1:17–18
17 And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead; and He laid His right hand on me, saying: Do not be afraid! I am the First and the Last, 18 and the Living One; I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. [Amen!] And I have the keys of Death and Hades.
Psalm 112:7
He will not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
