Of course. Here are powerful Bible verses about fear from the King James Version (KJV), grouped by theme for clarity and comfort.
1. The Command & Promise: “Fear Not, For I Am With Thee”
These verses combine God’s direct command to not fear with the foundation for that command: His presence and power.
- 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.” - 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.” - 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.”
2. God as Our Protector and Refuge
These verses remind us that the Lord is a safe shelter and strong defender in times of terror or trouble.
- 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.” - 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?” - Psalm 34:4
> “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” - Psalm 46:1-2
> “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;”
3. The Gift of God’s Peace & Strength
These verses speak of the peace that actively guards the heart and the strength that is perfected in our weakness.
- 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.” - 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.” - 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.”
4. Trust Over Fear
The antidote to fear is active trust in the character and faithfulness of God.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
> “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” - Psalm 56:3
> “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” - Isaiah 26:3
> “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
5. The Love That Casts Out Fear
This New Testament truth reveals that a growing understanding of God’s perfect love dismantles the root of fear.
- 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.” - 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.”
6. God’s Sovereign Care & Our Value to Him
Fear is calmed by remembering God’s meticulous care for His creation and His supreme love for us.
- 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.” - Luke 12:32
> “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” - 1 Peter 5:7
> “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
The KJV’s language offers a profound and timeless comfort. The message is consistent: human fear is met with divine faithfulness. The command to “fear not” is always rooted in the greater reality of who God is—our ever-present protector, our source of strength, and our loving Father. When fear arises, these verses direct us to shift our focus from our crisis to His character, from our weakness to His upholding hand.
