“But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him…”

– Ps. 103:17a

“Then Peter began to speak:  ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism  but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.’” 

– Acts 10:34-35

“Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!”  

– Deut. 5:29

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,…”

– Prov. 1:7a

“I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes.”  

– Ps. 36:1

“Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others.” 

– 2 Cor. 5:11a

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed – not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence – continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.”  

– Phil. 2:12

“If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.” 

– Hebrews 10:26-27

“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 

– 2 Corinthians 7:1

“Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.” 

– 1 Peter 1:17

“Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.” 

– Deut. 6:13

“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,  and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?”

– Deut. 10:12-13

“Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the foreigners residing in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law.  Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” 

– Deut. 31:12-13

“Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.”

– Proverbs 16:6

“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” 

– Proverbs 19:23

“The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.” 

– Psalm 147:11

“Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.” 

– Psalm 34:9

“His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.” 

– Luke 1:50

“Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.’” 

– Ex. 20:20

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” 

– Proverbs 9:10

“Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.” 

– Acts 9:31

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter:  Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” 

– Ecclesiastes 12:13

 “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.’” 

– Genesis 22:12

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” 

– Matthew 10:28

“And he said to the human race, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’” 

– Job 28:28

“Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people.  He said in a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.’” 

– Revelation 14:6-7