Quotes about Fear
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
— John 12:42
At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered.
— John 18:17
When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid,
— John 19:8
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.
— John 19:38
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
— John 20:19
On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
— Acts 5:5
And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
— Acts 5:11
Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.
— Acts 5:13
At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.
— Acts 5:26
Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’
— Acts 7:28
‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look.
— Acts 7:32
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
— Acts 9:26