We all have fears. The obvious ones are our phobias like snakes, heights or spiders. However, just living life in general is filled with all kinds of unwanted anxieties. Parenthood is scary. New jobs, relationships or health scares can leave us frazzled beyond relief. Our anxieties often stem from our own insecurities. A lack of confidence in our abilities puts us on edge. Knowledge that we don’t have the control to fix a situation makes us want to run and hide. Instead of relying on ourselves, why not turn to the one who does have control and who can give us peace? The scriptures offer plenty of help in dealing with our anxieties.

What Does The Bible Say About Anxiety?

It’s comforting to know that Jesus speaks a lot about anxiety. In his own words, he gives calm to the stressed and peace to the fearful. Besides Jesus’ words, there are also plenty of other scriptures on anxiety throughout both the Old and New Testaments. After reading through this list of Bible verses on anxiety, hopefully you will discover a peace that surpasses all understanding. 

50 Verses On Anxiety To Build Faith 

Although the entire Bible is God’s Word, the first group of Bible verses come from Jesus’ own words while living on earth. The second group of scriptures are from the rest of the Bible.

Jesus’ Own Words on Anxiety

  1. “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 important than food, and the body more important than clothes?” - Matthew 6:25
  2. “Look at the birds of the air: they do not sew or reap or store away in barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” - Matthew 6:26
  3. “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” - Matthew 6:27
  4. “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.” - Matthew 6:28
  5. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6: 34
  6. “‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” - Luke 10:41-42
  7. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28
  8. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” - John 14:1
  9. “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” - John 13:7
  10. “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.” - John 14:27
  11. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33

More Scriptures for Anxiety

  1. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - I Peter 5:7
  2. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” - Phillipians 4:6
  3. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Phillipians 4:7
  4. “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” - Proverbs 12:25
  5. “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.” - Job 42:2
  6. “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.” - Psalm 23:4
  7. “The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?” - Psalm 27:1
  8. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” - Psalm 46:1
  9. “But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” - Proverbs 1:33
  10. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5
  11. “In all your ways, acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” -  Proverbs 3:6
  12. “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your feet from being snared.” - Proverbs 3:26
  13. “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” - Proverbs 29:25
  14. “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 hand.” - Isaiah 4:10
  15. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” - Psalm 94:19
  16. “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.” - Romans 8:28
  17. “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” - Psalm 34:4
  18. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” - Hebrews 11:1
  19. “So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6
  20. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those that love him.” - James 1:12
  21. “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.” - James 5:13
  22. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
  23. “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” - Psalm 37:7
  24. “If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm.” - Psalm 37:23
  25. “Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” - Psalm 37:24
  26. “Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our confidence comes from God.” - 2 Corinthians 3:4-5
  27. “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline.” - 2 Timothy 1:7
  28. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” - Hebrews 12:2
  29. “God is just. He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled.” - 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7
  30. “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” - Phillipians 4:13
  31. “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.” - Colossians 1:11
  32. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” - Colossians 3:2
  33. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” - Colossians 3:15
  34. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23
  35. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
  36. “But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” - Jeremiah 17:7
  37. “I lift my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:1-2
  38. “Surely God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid.” - Isaiah 12:2
  39. “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” - Psalm 118:8 Next up, 100 Bible Quotes That’ll Lift Your Spirits

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