Feelings

What the Bible says about stress

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.

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.

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.”

Rom 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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

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

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

1 John 4:18There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

John 16:33I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

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

Ps 118:5–6In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Rom 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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

Prov 3:5–6Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Luke 6:48He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.

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