Bible Verses About Fear — God's Word for When You're Afraid
Fear is one of the most common human experiences. The Bible addresses it over 365 times — once for every day of the year. These are the most powerful scriptures for when fear grips your heart. Below are 3 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.
What does the Bible say about fear?
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love — 2 Timothy 1:7. Scripture to overcome fear, anxiety, and timidity with the truth of God's presence.
3 Bible Verses About Fear (KJV)
“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV Read 2 Timothy chapter 1 →
“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV Read Deuteronomy chapter 31 →
“Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.”
Romans 8:15 KJV — No Condemnation in Christ Jesus Read Romans chapter 8 →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear in the Bible
- What does the Bible say about fear?
- Fear is one of the most common human experiences. The Bible addresses it over 365 times — once for every day of the year. These are the most powerful scriptures for when fear grips your heart. Key KJV passages: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4.
- What are the best Bible verses about fear?
- The most important KJV passages on fear include: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4. Read all 3 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
- Where in the Bible does it talk about fear?
- The Bible addresses fear throughout both Testaments. Key references include 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4, 1 John 4:18, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:15, John 14:27, Psalms 46:1. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
- What does the New Testament say about fear?
- New Testament scriptures on fear: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, Romans 8:15, John 14:27. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
- What does the Old Testament say about fear?
- Old Testament scriptures on fear: Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
- How do I study Bible verses about fear?
- The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 3 passages on fear at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.
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