Bible Verses About Worry

"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?"

Do not worry about your life — Jesus' direct instruction, with reasons.

"Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."

Do not worry about tomorrow — a boundary on how far forward anxiety reaches.

"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."

In everything by prayer — the alternative to worry is specific.

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."

The peace that guards — what follows presenting concerns to God.

"casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."

Cast your anxiety on him — the reason: because he cares for you.

"Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?"

Who can add an hour to his life by worrying? — the functional question.

"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding."

Trust in the Lord with all your heart — not a partial trust.

"You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you."

Perfect peace for the mind stayed on God — a promise with a condition.

"“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me."

Do not let your hearts be troubled — addressed to people who had reason to be.

"Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved."

Cast your cares on the Lord — he will sustain you.

"But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."

Seek first his kingdom — priority as the answer to scarcity thinking.

"But the very hairs of your head are all counted. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows."

The hairs of your head are numbered — the level of attention that's actually being paid.

"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."

All things work together for good — what this actually says and doesn't say.

"Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad."

Anxiety weighs down the heart — a kind word lifts it up.

"He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young."

He tends his flock gently — the character of the one being trusted.