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Bible Verses About Anxiety

God doesn't shame anxious hearts — He invites them to cast every care on Him. These Bible verses about anxiety and worry offer His peace that guards hearts and minds.

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Philippians 4:6-7

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“Be 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 Peter 5:7

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“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

Matthew 6:25-27

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”

Matthew 6:34

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“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”

John 14:27

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“Peace 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.”

Psalms 55:22

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“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.”

Proverbs 12:25

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“Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.”

Psalms 94:19

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“When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.”

Isaiah 26:3

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“You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.”

2 Timothy 1:7

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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

Luke 12:25-26

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“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?”

Psalms 23:4

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“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.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Anxiety?

God doesn't shame anxious hearts — He invites them to cast every care on Him. These Bible verses about anxiety and worry offer His peace that guards hearts and minds.

What is a good Bible verse about Anxiety?

Philippians 4:6-7: “Be 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.”

Where should I start reading about Anxiety in the Bible?

Start with 1 Peter 5:7, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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