Many people encounter anxiety regularly in the uncertain and fast-paced world of today. It can have a crippling effect on our mental, emotional, and sometimes even physical health. Fortunately, the Bible can provide comfort and direction during anxious times. Its pages contain verses that reassure, uplift, and comfort us by serving as a constant reminder of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence.
Bible Verses About Anxiety
This post will examine a few of these potent Bible verses regarding anxiety, highlighting their deep wisdom and encouraging individuals who might be experiencing difficulties. I pray that these lines will be a lighthouse, providing comfort and courage in the face of adversity.
Bible Verses Addressing Anxiety
1. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2. Matthew 6:34
“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
3. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.”
4. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
5. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
6. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
7. Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
8. Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”
9. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come 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.”
10. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Biblical Insights on Managing Anxiety
11. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
12. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
13. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
14. Isaiah 43:1
“But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'”
15. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
16. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
17. Hebrews 13:5-6
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
18. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
19. Matthew 10:28
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
20. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Exploring Bible Verses for Dealing with Anxiety
21. Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
22. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
23. 1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.”
24. Psalm 23:1-4
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, and he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
25. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
26. Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
27. James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
28. Psalm 34:17-18
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
29. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
30. Matthew 6:27
“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”
Bible Verses Offering Relief from Anxiety
31. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
32. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
33. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
34. Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
35. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
36. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come 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.”
37. Isaiah 26:3-4
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
38. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
39. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
40. Romans 8:31
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
