The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him.

So they left the tomb quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue ruler, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

So the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God!

But when Jesus heard this, he told him, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

People will be fainting from fear and from the expectation of what is coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

“Do not be afraid, people of Zion; look, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt!”

Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear!

When the disciples saw him walking on the water they were terrified and said, “It’s a ghost!” and cried out with fear.

Then astonishment seized them all, and they glorified God. They were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen incredible things today.”

The Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent,

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you the safety of all who are sailing with you.’

And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son; you will name him John.

and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were Simon’s business partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”

for it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God’s servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.