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2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Fear is not the final voice over your life.
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Bible Verses About Fear
Bible verses about fear, courage, anxiety, and God's presence.
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Philippians 4:6-7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
This passage invites you to bring worry into prayer instead of carrying it alone.
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Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee.”
The reason for courage is God's presence.
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.
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Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.”
God answers fear first with His presence.
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1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
God does not ask you to hide your burden. He asks you to give it to Him.
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Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.
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Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
This short verse is easy to pray when fear rises quickly.
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Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
Courage grows when God becomes larger than the threat.
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Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.
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Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”
Jesus brings anxious thoughts back from tomorrow into today's grace.
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Psalm 4:8
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Peace reaches even the vulnerable moment of sleep.
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Psalm 94:19
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”
God's comfort meets the mind when thoughts feel multiplied.
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Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”
This blessing ends with the Lord giving peace.
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Psalm 115:11
“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”
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Psalm 37:40
“The LORD helps them and rescues them, rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in him.”
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Psalm 118:14
“My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior.”
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Psalm 50:15
“Call upon me in time of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall glorify me.”
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Psalm 145:19
“He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”
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Mark 4:39
“He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, 'Quiet! Be still!' The wind ceased and there was great calm.”
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Quick Answer
Isaiah 41:10 answers fear with God's presence, Psalm 56:3 turns fear into trust, Joshua 1:9 connects courage with action, and John 14:27 speaks to a troubled heart.
Fear, caution, and courage are not identical
Some fear warns you to act wisely; other fear keeps replaying danger after the next step is clear. Scripture does not require pretending to feel fearless. It calls you to trust God and act faithfully.
Choose a passage you can recall quickly
Psalm 56:3 is short enough to remember when fear rises suddenly. Longer passages such as Isaiah 41:10 and Psalm 23 can be read when you have more time to slow down.
When this page may help
- sudden fear
- uncertainty about the future
- needing courage to act
- a troubled heart
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What is a short Bible verse to read when I am afraid?
Psalm 56:3 is short and direct: when fear comes, the writer chooses to trust God.