Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned.

While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud.

Jesus Teaches the Fear of God

“And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man.

And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man,

For I feared you, because you are an austere man. You collect what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.’

And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people—for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.

And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.

But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews.

His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.

“Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.

The Apostles Commissioned

Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.

So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.

Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

The Church Prospers

Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.