Bible Verses To Comfort You When You’re Afraid
Fear is a common human emotion. Scripture teaches us that God has been helping people overcome fear through the ages. He will take care of his own. Don’t let your fears paralyze you.
Bible scriptures can give you the encouragement that you need to get over your fears. They teach you not to worry and give you a source of comfort to hold on to as you weather life’s storms.
God’s word never said that there would be no storms in life, he says however that when storm come, he will be there with you.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” (Isaiah 43:2 ESV)
Here are 17 Bible verses to comfort you when you’re afraid.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” – Psalm 46:1-3 (ESV)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” – John 14:27 (ESV)
“Even 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.” – Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm 56: 3-4 (NIV)
“Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.” – Deuteronomy 3:22 (KJV)
“Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.” – Psalm 27:3 (ESV)
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” – Psalm 34: 4-5 (ESV)
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
“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;” – Psalm 91:4-5 (KJV)
“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” – Matthew 10:26 (ESV)
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” – Hebrews 13: 5-6 (KJV)
“Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” – Matthew 10:31 (ESV)
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
Hope these scriptures give you the comfort and strength that you need to overcome your fear.
All the best to you.
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