Fear is an emotion that everyone, at some point in their lives, has grappled with. It's something that can immobilize us, but also push us to seek comfort and understanding. With its timeless wisdom, the Bible has addressed fear in numerous ways, offering solace and guidance to countless believers.
The Word of God offers a plethora of verses, 56 to be precise, that shed light on fear and how to conquer it. In addition, insights from Christian thinkers can lend perspective to our modern challenges. These 7 Christian quotes provide interpretations and applications that resonate with today's world. The verses and quotes create a comprehensive picture of fear from a Christian lens. Dive into this compilation and discover the promises of peace, hope, and strength that await.
"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."
- Isaiah 41:10
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."
- Isaiah 43:2
"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 27:1
"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."
- Psalm 23:4
"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."
- Deuteronomy 31:6
"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."
- Isaiah 43:1
"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."
- Joshua 1:9
"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."
- Romans 8:15
"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."
- John 14:27
"And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way."
- Mark 10:52
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
- Hebrews 11:6
"And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith."
- Luke 17:5
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
- Romans 5:1
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
- John 16:33
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
- Matthew 11:28
"Behold, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
- Matthew 28:20
"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:"
- John 11:25
"And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm."
- Matthew 8:26
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
- John 14:2
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
- Psalm 119:105
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
- Romans 10:17
"But the word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you."
- 1 Peter 1:25
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God."
- Mark 11:22
"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."
- Joshua 1:8
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever."
- Isaiah 40:8
"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."
- John 17:17
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
- 2 Timothy 3:16
"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."
- 1 John 4:18
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
- Romans 5:8
"The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."
- Jeremiah 31:3
"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love, and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God and God in him."
- 1 John 4:16
"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."
- Romans 8:38-39
"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
- Romans 5:5
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
- John 15:13
"Be careful for nothing, but in everything 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."
- Philippians 4:6-7
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
- John 14:13
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."
- Jeremiah 33:3
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
- James 5:16
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
- 2 Chronicles 7:14
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
- Matthew 21:22
"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"
- Colossians 4:2
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
- Philippians 4:13
"But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you and keep you from evil."
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3
"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."
- Isaiah 40:29
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
- Isaiah 40:31
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
- Ephesians 6:10
"For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy."
- Psalm 61:3
"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 27:1
"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
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."
- Isaiah 43:2
"For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
- Hebrews 13:5
"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."
- Psalm 23:4
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
- Matthew 18:20
"Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? Saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? Saith the LORD."
- Jeremiah 23:24
"Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck. Faith is the solvent that sets you free."
- Shannon L. Alder
"Do not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us; it is a gift."
- Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy
"Fear is born of Satan, and if we would only take time to think a moment, we would see that everything Satan says is founded upon a falsehood."
- A.B. Simpson
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
- Corrie Ten Boom
"The antidote for covetousness is contentment. The two are in opposition. Whereas the covetous, greedy person worships himself, the content person worships God. Contentment comes from trusting God."
- John MacArthur
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows. It empties today of its strength."
- Corrie Ten Boom
"Faith, in its most correct form, never removes responsibility; it removes fear of responsibility. The results are complete opposites with the greater saying, 'God’s will is my delight.'"
- Criss Jami
Fear is an emotion we all confront, but the Bible and Christian teachings repeatedly emphasize the importance of faith and trust in God to overcome it. We can navigate life's challenges by anchoring ourselves in God's promises, love, and strength without succumbing to overwhelming fear. God's eternal Word and the wisdom of Christian luminaries guide us to live with purpose, peace, and assurance.
"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."
- John 14:27
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
- Romans 5:1
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