Overcoming Fear Through God's Word

Fear is a powerful emotion that can paralyze and overwhelm us, making it difficult to trust in God’s promises. However, the Bible repeatedly assures us that we do not need to live in fear. God’s Word offers comfort, courage, and strength, reminding us that He is always with us, even in the most frightening and uncertain times. These verses serve as a reminder that God’s perfect love casts out fear and that we can rely on His protection and guidance.

As you explore these scriptures on fear, may you find peace and reassurance in God’s presence. Let these verses encourage you to face your fears with faith, knowing that God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Key Verses on Overcoming Fear

Isaiah 41:10 – "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
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Psalm 23:4 – "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
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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."
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Psalm 34:4 – "I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."
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Joshua 1:9 – "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
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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. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
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Psalm 56:3 – "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."
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John 14:27 – "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
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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?"
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Isaiah 43:1 – "But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine."
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Psalm 46:1-3 – "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah."
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Romans 8:38-39 – "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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Deuteronomy 31:6 – "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
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Psalm 118:6 – "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?"
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Matthew 10:29-31 – "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
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Psalm 91:4-5 – "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day."
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1 John 4:18 – "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."
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Psalm 56:11 – "In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me."
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Psalm 27:3 – "Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident."
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Isaiah 35:4 – "Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you."
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Hebrews 13:6 – "So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
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Psalm 34:7 – "The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them."
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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. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
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Proverbs 3:24 – "When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet."
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Psalm 112:7 – "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD."
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Romans 8:15 – "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."
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Proverbs 29:25 – "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe."
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Psalm 56:4 – "In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me."
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Isaiah 54:17 – "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."
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Proverbs 1:33 – "But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil."
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Deuteronomy 3:22 – "Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you."
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Luke 12:32 – "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
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Psalm 29:11 – "The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace."
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Psalm 145:18-19 – "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them."
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Isaiah 12:2 – "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation."
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Psalm 103:13 – "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him."
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Psalm 16:8 – "I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved."
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Psalm 91:1-2 – "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."
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1 Peter 3:14 – "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled."
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Zephaniah 3:17 – "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."
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Psalm 139:23-24 – "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
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Revelation 1:17 – "And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last."
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Isaiah 41:13 – "For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."
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Proverbs 14:26 – "In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge."
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John 14:1 – "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."
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