Bible Verses about 'Fear'

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• Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
  1 John 4:18 love fear punishment
• Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
  humility precedes honor.
  Proverbs 15:33 humility awe wisdom
• True humility and fear of the Lord
  lead to riches, honor, and long life.
  Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe
• Yes, God will bless us,
  and people all over the world will fear him.
  Psalm 67:7 God awe blessing
• But the Lord watches over those who fear him,
  those who rely on his unfailing love.
  Psalm 33:18 reliability God awe
• Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
  than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
  Proverbs 15:16 money awe materialism
• The Lord is like a father to his children,
  tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
  Psalm 103:13 love fear Father
• One should be kind to a fainting friend,
  but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.
  Job 6:14 awe friendship neighbor
• Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
  but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
  Proverbs 1:7 awe wisdom learning
• The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
  What can mere people do to me?
  Psalm 118:6 fear protection
• Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
  Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
  Proverbs 9:10 awe wisdom holiness
• Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
  Matthew 10:28 fear soul body
• All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
  Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
  corruption and perverse speech.
  Proverbs 8:13 awe pride evil
• But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.
  1 Samuel 12:24 awe serving heart
• Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
  but trusting the Lord means safety.
  Proverbs 29:25 trust fear
• That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
  Ecclesiastes 12:13 awe law life
• Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
  All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
  Praise him forever!
  Psalm 111:10 awe wisdom worship
• How joyful are those who fear the Lord—
  all who follow his ways!
  Psalm 128:1 obedience awe following
• Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
  Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
  Then you will have healing for your body
  and strength for your bones.
  Proverbs 3:7-8 awe blessing evil
• Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him.
  Deuteronomy 13:4 awe listening following
• For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
  2 Timothy 1:7 love self-control strength
• Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes.
  2 Chronicles 19:7 awe righteousness honesty
• And the Lord our God commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear him so he can continue to bless us and preserve our lives, as he has done to this day.
  Deuteronomy 6:24 obedience blessing law
• So we can say with confidence,
  “The Lord is my helper,
  so I will have no fear.
  What can mere people do to me?”
  Hebrews 13:6 trust fear protection
• How great is the goodness
  you have stored up for those who fear you.
  You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
  blessing them before the watching world.
  Psalm 31:19 trust fear blessing
• Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.
  Deuteronomy 5:29 law obedience blessing
• But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.
  1 Peter 3:14 righteousness suffering fear
• Though a mighty army surrounds me,
  my heart will not be afraid.
  Even if I am attacked,
  I will remain confident.
  Psalm 27:3 fear heart trust
• The Lord is my light and my salvation—
  so why should I be afraid?
  The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
  so why should I tremble?
  Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
• For I hold you by your right hand—
  I, the Lord your God.
  And I say to you,
  ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’
  Isaiah 41:13 God fear dependence
• Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
  2 Corinthians 7:1 purification holiness awe
• The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.
  Acts 9:31 church peace awe
• But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.
  Malachi 4:2 joy righteousness healing
• Teach me your ways, O Lord,
  that I may live according to your truth!
  Grant me purity of heart,
  so that I may honor you.
  Psalm 86:11 learning truth reliability
• Praise the Lord!
  How joyful are those who fear the Lord
  and delight in obeying his commands.
  Psalm 112:1 law love awe
• Even when I walk
  through the darkest valley,
  I will not be afraid,
  for you are close beside me.
  Your rod and your staff
  protect and comfort me.
  Psalm 23:4 fear encouragement death
• But the love of the Lord remains forever
  with those who fear him.
  His salvation extends to the children’s children
  of those who are faithful to his covenant,
  of those who obey his commandments!
  Psalm 103:17-18 reliability law family
• So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”
  Romans 8:15 fear Spirit children
• So obey the commands of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.
  Deuteronomy 8:6 obedience law awe
• Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
  I will strengthen you and help you.
  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
  Isaiah 41:10 fear strength worrying
• So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
  Luke 12:32 fear Father kingdom
• And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul. And you must always obey the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good.
  Deuteronomy 10:12-13 law awe blessing
• Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.
  Deuteronomy 31:8 following fear encouragement
• Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.”
  Acts 10:34-35 obedience righteousness evangelism
• I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.
  1 Corinthians 9:27 self-control judgment body
• But when Jesus heard what had happened, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed.”
  Luke 8:50 fear faith healing
• I praise God for what he has promised.
  I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
  What can mere mortals do to me?
  Psalm 56:4 trust fear Word of God
• But blessed are those who trust in the Lord
  and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
  They are like trees planted along a riverbank,
  with roots that reach deep into the water.
  Such trees are not bothered by the heat
  or worried by long months of drought.
  Their leaves stay green,
  and they never stop producing fruit.
  Jeremiah 17:7-8 trust blessing fruitfulness
• Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
  Romans 13:7 honesty money awe
• So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
  Deuteronomy 31:6 reliability fear protection