There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. | 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. |
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. | Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. |
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For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” | 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. |
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. | 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. |
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. | 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. |
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” | But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” |
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? | The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? |
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. | Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. |
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. |
He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. | Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. |
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. | Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. |
God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! | May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him. |
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. | But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. |
But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” | Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” |
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. | As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. |
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. | For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. |
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. | Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. | Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. |
Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. | Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” | So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” |
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. | Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. |
The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. | To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. |
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled. | But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” |