Bible verses for when you feel afraid
Fear can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone.
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Even 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.
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise — in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
But now, this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
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