31 Bible Verses about Anxiety And Stress

Which of you by being over-anxious can add a single foot to his height?

And which of you is able by anxious thought to add a moment to his life?

But of this be assured: in the last days grievous times will set in.

Do not be over-anxious, therefore, asking 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'

Do not be over-anxious, therefore, about to-morrow, for to-morrow will bring its own cares. Enough for each day are its own troubles.

And besides other things, which I pass over, there is that which presses on me daily--my anxiety for all the Churches.

And why be anxious about clothing? Learn a lesson from the wild lilies. Watch their growth. They neither toil nor spin,

"Martha, Martha," replied Jesus, "you are anxious and worried about a multitude of things;

while men's hearts are fainting for fear, and for anxious expectation of what is coming on the world. For the forces which control the heavens will be disordered and disturbed.

Away then with fear; you are more precious than a multitude of sparrows.

"There will be signs in sun, moon, and stars; and on earth anguish among the nations in their bewilderment at the roaring of the sea and its billows;

And if God so clothes the wild herbage which to-day flourishes and to-morrow is thrown into the oven, is it not much more certain that He will clothe you, you men of little faith?

If then you are unable to do even a very little thing, why be over-anxious about other matters?

but worldly cares and the deceitfulness of wealth and the excessive pursuit of other objects come in and stifle the Message, and it becomes unfruitful.

and yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these.

"Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God: trust in me also.

For it is good to bear my yoke, and my burden is light."

and you will even be put on trial before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness to them and to the Gentiles.

It was because I entertained this confidence that I intended to visit you before going elsewhere--so that you might receive a twofold proof of God's favour--

But he who does what is honest and right comes to the light, in order that his actions may be plainly shown to have been done in God.

You however are to be complete in goodness, as your Heavenly Father is complete.

For as for our troubles which came upon us in the province of Asia, we would have you know, brethren, that we were exceedingly weighed down, and felt overwhelmed, so that we renounced all hope even of life.

This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.

from whom the whole family in Heaven and on earth derives its name,

"I am the Way," replied Jesus, "and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves. It is God's gift, and is not on the ground of merit--

What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what is whispered into your ear, proclaim upon the roofs of the houses.

"The learner is never superior to his teacher, and the servant is never superior to his master.

Brethren, become as I am, I beseech you; for I have also become like you. In no respect did you behave badly to me.

But as for me, God forbid that I should glory in anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, upon which the world is crucified to me, and I am crucified to the world.

but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.