Bible Verses about “worry and anxiety”
The Bible contains 26 verses about worry and anxiety across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
“See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?”
“"Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or, 'With what will we be clothed?'”
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
“Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
“For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
“Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin,”
“yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.”
“But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith?”
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
“"Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?”
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."”
“"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.”
“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.”
“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.”
“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
“You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”