24 Bible Verses about distractions

But Martha, being perplexed about much serving, came to Him and said, Lord, dost thou not regard it, that my sister has left me to serve alone? speak to her therefore that she may help me.

And this I say for your own benefit, not that I may cast a snare upon you, but in order to recommend that which is fit and becoming before the Lord without distraction.

And when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

over all taking the shield of faith, whereby ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:

Mind the things above, not those on the earth.

And Jesus said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and in a hurry about many things: but one thing is necessary.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.

There is a difference also between a wife and a virgin: she, that is unmarried, careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but she, that is married, is in care about the things of the world, and how she may please her husband.

Ye did run well: who hindered you from obeying the truth?

No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.

Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be who go in thereat:

And I would have you without anxiety. Now he, that is unmarried, careth for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but he,

These things remind them of, charging them before the Lord not to contend about words, which is profitable for nothing, and tends to the subversion of the hearers.

that is married, is in care about the things of the world, and how he may please his wife.

Now as to the things concerning which ye wrote to me: it were good for a man not to touch a woman.

Though, if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned: such however will probably have more trouble in life: but I spare you.

but when they take you up, be not sollicitous how, or what ye shall say; for ye shall be taught in that very instant what ye shall speak: for it is not you that speak,

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

but the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and inordinate desires after other things entering in choke the word, and so it becometh unfruitful.

And in the morning, before it was light, He rose up and went out, and retired into a solitary place, and there prayed.

but she is happier, in my opinion, if she continue as she is: and I think I have the Spirit of God.

And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the feet of Jesus, attending to his discourse.

therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than raiment?

Wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from this body of death?