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Bible Verses About Fear

Curated by Kevin White — Editor, Father’s Heart Bible™ October 28, 2026

The most quoted Bible verse about fear is Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you.” Scripture speaks to fear again and again, and always gives the reason: our Father is with us, he loves us, and he holds us. Below are the verses on each of these, word for word in Father’s Heart Bible™, linked into the chapter so you can read Psalm 27 free and hear it.

Do not fear, I am with you

The command always comes with a promise attached.

Isaiah 41:10

"Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your Father. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Read & listen to Isaiah 41 What Isaiah 41:10 means

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be discouraged, for I, your Father, am with you wherever you go."

Read & listen to Joshua 1 What Joshua 1:9 means

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or dread them, for your Father goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Read & listen to Deuteronomy 31

Isaiah 43:1–2

But now, this is what our Father says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flame will not consume you.

Read & listen to Isaiah 43

Our Father is with me

Not the absence of danger, but the presence of the Father in it.

Psalm 23:4

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 comfort me.

Read & listen to Psalm 23 What Psalm 23:4 means

Psalm 27:1

My Father is my light and my salvation—whom should I fear? My Father is the stronghold of my life—of whom should I be afraid?

Read & listen to Psalm 27

Psalm 118:6

My Father is with me; I will not fear. What can anyone do to me?

Read & listen to Psalm 118

Psalm 56:3–4

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In my Father, whose word I praise—in my Father I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

Read & listen to Psalm 56

Perfect love casts out fear

Fear loses its grip on a child who knows the Father loves them.

1 John 4:18

In love there is no fear; perfect love drives out fear, since fear involves punishment, and whoever fears is not complete in love.

Read & listen to 1 John 4

2 Timothy 1:7

For our Father gave us no spirit of fear, but the Spirit of power, love, and self-control.

Read & listen to 2 Timothy 1 What 2 Timothy 1:7 means

Romans 8:15

You did not receive a spirit of slavery, to fall back into fear, but received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"

Read & listen to Romans 8

Romans 8:38–39

For I am convinced neither death nor life, neither angels nor rulers, neither present nor future, nor powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, can separate us from the love of our Father in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Read & listen to Romans 8

Jesus says, do not be afraid

His words to frightened friends, in the boat and on the road.

Matthew 14:27

But Jesus spoke to them at once: "Take courage! It is I; do not be afraid."

Read & listen to Matthew 14

Luke 12:32

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Read & listen to Luke 12

Matthew 10:29–31

Aren't two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one falls to the ground without your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Read & listen to Matthew 10

Psalm 34:4

I sought our Father, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Read & listen to Psalm 34

Psalm 27 opens with the plainest question about fear in Scripture. Read or hear it below, then follow it to the full chapter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bible verse about fear?

Isaiah 41:10 says, “"Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your Father. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

What does the Bible say about overcoming fear?

1 John 4:18 says, “In love there is no fear; perfect love drives out fear, since fear involves punishment, and whoever fears is not complete in love.”

Is it a sin to be afraid?

Psalm 56:3–4 says, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In my Father, whose word I praise—in my Father I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

What does the Bible say about fear of death or the dark?

Psalm 23:4 says, “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 comfort me.”

How many times does the Bible say do not fear?

Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be discouraged, for I, your Father, am with you wherever you go."”

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Kevin White

Founder, Spirit Media Publishing · Father's Heart Bible™

Kevin White is founder of Spirit Media Publishing the publisher of Father's Heart Bible™, a translation centered on revealing God's heart as Father through every passage. He pastors readers toward the love of our Father — in plain English — and writes here about Scripture, sonship, and the modern Father-heart movement.