What the Bible says about anxiety and worry

The 15 verses readers most often turn to for this topic, quoted in full from the Berean Standard Bible.

Phil 4:6–7Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Pet 5:7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Isa 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

Matt 6:34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

Prov 12:25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

2 Tim 1:7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Ps 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

Ps 55:22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Ps 94:19When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

Matt 11:28–30Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Phil 4:13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Ps 34:4I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Josh 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Isa 35:4Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

These are the verses readers most often turn to for this topic — not a teaching on it. Read each in its chapter.

Sources

The verses of each topic and their order: OpenBible.info topical data, by readers’ votes: OpenBible.info · CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible · Public domain