But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

“So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.

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.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

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

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

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

“Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.”

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.