15 Bible Verses About Overcoming Fear

​May these verses give all of us perspective and reminders of God’s presence with us in and through our fears. ​He has the power and desire to be with us in the midst of our fears. We can continue to fight to believe Jesus is more in and through our fears thanks to His presence with us.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - ​Isaiah 41:10

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4

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

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. - Psalm 46:1-3

The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? - Psalm 118:6

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27

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

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

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6

Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you. - Deuteronomy 3:22


(Jesus says), “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” - Luke 12:32

You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” - Lamentations 3:57

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 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

This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear. - Haggai 2:5

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. - Luke 12:7