They were overwhelmed by fear and said to one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and sea obey him!”

All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about.

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

When Ananias heard these words he collapsed and died, and great fear gripped all who heard about it.

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people, but we are well known to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too.

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way – struggles from the outside, fears from within.

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,

And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

The merchants who sold these things, who got rich from her, will stand a long way off because they are afraid of her torment. They will weep and mourn,

Fear seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying, “A great prophet has appeared among us!” and “God has come to help his people!”

Then all the people of the Gerasenes and the surrounding region asked Jesus to leave them alone, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and left.

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks; fear came over them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was praised.

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

For see what this very thing, this sadness as God intended, has produced in you: what eagerness, what defense of yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what deep concern, what punishment! In everything you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

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.