Matthew 10:28 immediately follows, expanding the command not to fear men by contrasting fear of God instead.

Isaiah 51:12 directly asks why fear mere mortals, echoing the same command to trust God rather than fear people.

1 Corinthians 4:5 describes the Lord bringing hidden motives to light at judgment, directly echoing the disclosure theme.

Luke 12:2 is a verbatim parallel, applying the same hidden-revealed principle to hypocrisy and fear of human judgment.

Luke 8:17 repeats the same proverb about nothing hidden that will not be known, reinforcing the theme of revelation.

Mark 4:22 uses nearly identical wording about hidden things being disclosed, confirming this saying in a different setting.

Jeremiah 1:8 gives the identical command 'Do not be afraid of them' with God's promise of rescue, strengthening Jesus' assurance.

Isaiah 51:12 directly asks why you fear mortal man, paralleling Jesus' command not to fear those who oppose you.

Isaiah 43:2 promises God's presence through trials (waters and fire), giving reason not to fear — as Jesus also implies.

Isaiah 43:1 commands 'Fear not' because God has redeemed and called you by name, grounding boldness in God's ownership.

Isaiah 41:14 repeats 'Fear not' to weak Israel, assuring God's help — the same reassurance Jesus gives His disciples.

Isaiah 41:10 explicitly says 'Fear not, for I am with you', providing the divine promise that underlies Jesus' call to fearlessness.

Proverbs 29:25 warns that fear of man is a snare, directly supporting Jesus' command not to fear human opposition.

Luke 12:3 fleshes out the principle: whispered secrets will be proclaimed publicly, showing specific consequences of disclosure.

Isaiah 51:8 contrasts temporary oppressors with God's eternal righteousness, reinforcing the reason not to fear human threats.

Job 12:22 affirms God reveals deep darkness, connecting to the idea that nothing hidden stays concealed.

Isaiah 51:13 warns that fearing the oppressor stems from forgetting God the Creator, adding a root cause to Jesus' command.