Selah · Answered from Scripture
What does the Bible say about fear?
What Scripture says
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18
Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).
A reflection
The Bible addresses fear by encouraging believers to trust in God's presence and strength, as seen in Isaiah 41:10, where God reassures us not to be afraid because He is with us. It also teaches that fear should not dominate our lives; instead, we are given a spirit of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Understanding love can also profoundly shape our response to fear, as perfect love casts it out (1 John 4:18).
This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.
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