75 Do not be anxious bible verse

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75 Do not be anxious bible verse

75 Do not be anxious bible verse

Here is a comprehensive, curated collection of 75 Bible Verses strictly focused on Anxiety, Worry, Fear, and the Promise of Peace.

As a theologian, I have organized these into thematic sections to help you navigate the transition from the command (“Do not be anxious”) to the cure (Trust and Peace).

I. The Core Commands: Do Not Be Anxious

 

The direct instructions from Scripture regarding worry.

1. Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

2. Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

3. Matthew 6:25 – “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.”

4. Matthew 6:27 – “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”

5. Matthew 6:31 – “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”

6. Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

7. Luke 12:22 – “Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.'”

8. Luke 12:25 – “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”

9. Luke 12:26 – “Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?”

10. Luke 21:34 – “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life.”

11. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

12. Proverbs 12:25 – “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”

13. Psalm 37:1 – “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.”

14. Psalm 37:8 – “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”

15. Ecclesiastes 11:10 – “So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body.”

II. The Antidote: Trust and Confidence

 

Verses that replace anxiety with reliance on God.

16. Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

17. Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

18. Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

19. Isaiah 26:4 – “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”

20. Jeremiah 17:7 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”

21. Jeremiah 17:8 – “They will be like a tree planted by the water… It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought.”

22. Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

23. Psalm 56:4 – “In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

24. Psalm 112:7 – “They will not fear bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”

25. Psalm 9:10 – “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”

26. Psalm 62:8 – “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”

27. 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.”

28. Psalm 118:6 – “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

29. Hebrews 13:6 – “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”

30. Proverbs 29:25 – “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”

III. Fear Not: God’s Presence Overcomes Fear

 

Anxiety is often rooted in fear; these verses counter fear with His presence.

31. 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.”

32. Isaiah 41:13 – “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

33. 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.”

34. 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.”

35. Deuteronomy 31:8 – “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will not leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

36. 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.”

37. 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?”

38. Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come… he will come to save you.'”

39. Isaiah 43:1 – “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

40. Isaiah 54:14 – “In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you.”

41. Zephaniah 3:16 – “On that day they will say to Jerusalem, ‘Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.'”

42. Luke 12:32 – “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”

43. John 14:1 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”

44. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

45. 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.”

46. Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

47. Psalm 94:19 – “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

IV. The Result: Rest, Peace, and Comfort

 

The spiritual state that replaces anxiety.

48. 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.”

49. John 16:33 – “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.”

50. Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”

51. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”

52. Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

53. Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”

54. Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

55. Matthew 11:29 – “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… and you will find rest for your souls.”

56. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

57. Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

58. Psalm 46:10 – “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God.'”

59. Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

60. Psalm 61:2 – “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

61. Psalm 91:1 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

62. Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.”

63. Psalm 121:1-2 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

64. Psalm 138:7 – “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.”

65. Lamentations 3:24 – “I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'”

66. Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.”

67. Psalm 16:8 – “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”

68. Psalm 139:23-24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.”

69. Proverbs 1:33 – “But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”

70. Isaiah 32:17 – “The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”

71. Psalm 127:2 – “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.”

72. Psalm 3:5 – “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.”

73. Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”

74. Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

75. Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”