Bible verses about fear
The Bible tells people not to be afraid more often than it tells them almost anything else, and it almost never does so by saying there is nothing to fear. These passages are set out with a sentence on each, including the psalm the devil quoted.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18 · WEB
The fear being driven out is named precisely, and it is not reverence but the dread of a coming verdict.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, — Psalm 91:5 · WEB
The most sweeping promises of protection in Scripture, and the devil quotes two verses of it in a wilderness.
Don’t be afraid because of them, for I am with you to rescue you,” says Yahweh. — Jeremiah 1:8 · WEB
Jeremiah is not invited to be a prophet but told that he already is one, and the objection he raises is answered with a presence and a set of words rather than with any improvement in him.
When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last, — Revelation 1:17 · WEB
The seer falls as dead and is raised by a touch, the credential is a death survived, and the mystery is decoded before the letters begin.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 · WEB
They declare they finally understand, and are told they are about to scatter.
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. — Psalm 56:3 · WEB
Written in the hands of the enemy, and its central claim is that God keeps a record of tears.
Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident. — Psalm 27:3 · WEB
A man surrounded by an army reduces every request he has to a single one, and it is not for safety.
He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?” — Mark 4:40 · WEB
Two seed parables about hidden, disproportionate growth — and then a windstorm asks the chapter's real question: who then is this?
Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you. — Isaiah 35:4 · WEB
The desolation of the previous chapter answered acre for acre, and a road built so plain that fools cannot get lost on it.
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. — Psalm 112:7 · WEB
The twin of the previous psalm, with the same alphabet and the same phrases applied to a man instead of to God.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. — Proverbs 29:25 · WEB
The Solomon collections end on discipline, fear of man, and a verse about what happens to a people with nothing to hear.
Read the comment on Where There Is No Vision, the People Cast Off Restraint
For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’ — Isaiah 41:13 · WEB
You shall not fear them; for Yahweh your God himself fights for you.” — Deuteronomy 3:22 · WEB
Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? — Psalm 118:6 · WEB
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. — 2 Timothy 1:7 · WEB
I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. — Psalm 34:4 · WEB