39 Do Not Be Afraid Verses In The Bible

Every now and then, something happens in life that shakes you to the core and causes fear to strike your heart. Whether it’s your health, worries about your job or career, challenges in your marriage or sometimes it may not even be about you but someone you care for dearly. All these things can cause anyone to be afraid.

Yet, the Bible is filled with reminders from God to not be afraid. Today, we will take a look at some of these powerful “do not be afraid” verses in the Bible. Each of these Bible verses is a source of peace and comfort, offering reassurance in times of fear and helping to restore your sense of calm and trust in God’s unwavering presence.

Do not be afraid verses in the bible

Isaiah 35:4

Say to those who are fearful-hearted, Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.

Genesis 15:1

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.

Genesis 21:17

And God heard the voice of the lad. Then the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, What ails you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is.

Genesis 26:24

And the Lord appeared to him the same night and said, I am the God of your father Abraham; do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for My servant Abraham’s sake.

Genesis 35:17

Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, Do not fear; you will have this son also.

Genesis 43:23

But he said, Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money. Then he brought Simeon out to them.

Genesis 46:3

So He said, I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there

Genesis 50:21

Now, therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones. And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

Exodus 20:20

And Moses said to the people, Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin.

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.

Numbers 21:34

Then the Lord said to Moses, Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, with all his people and his land; and you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon.

Deuteronomy 1:21

Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.’

Deuteronomy 3:2

And the Lord said to me, Do not fear him, for I have delivered him and all his people and his land into your hand; you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon.

Deuteronomy 3:22

You must not fear them, for the Lord your God Himself fights for you.

Deuteronomy 7:18

You shall not be afraid of them, but you shall remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt:

Deuteronomy 20:3

And he shall say to them, Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them;

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 31:8

And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 8:1

Now the Lord said to Joshua: Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.

Judges 6:23

Then the Lord said to him, Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.

Joshua 11:6

But the Lord said to Joshua, Do not be afraid because of them, for tomorrow about this time I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You shall hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire.

Psalm 34:4-5

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 23:4

Yea, 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.