Fear (State)

But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,

When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.

So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”

Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth.

But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:

When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.

But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.

At this, the leaders sought to arrest Jesus, for they knew that He had spoken this parable against them. But fearing the crowd, they left Him and went away.

So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”

“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

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

For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’

When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.

and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.

But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid,

At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.

When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains.

The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.

After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along.

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak.

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group.

I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.

Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.

By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.

By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.