Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – With permission to use content ideas from Salem Web Network, the Communications Team of Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church is pleased to share with you a list of key verses arranged by topic from the Bible (Berean Standard Bible).
All of us have had sleepless nights because of anxiety: worries about money, health, children, work or the future. The Bible does not dismiss these worries. But God’s Word shows us another way: instead of carrying worry alone, bring it to God, who knows all our needs.
Here are 15 Bible verses about anxiety, each with a short reflection. Read them slowly, choose one to memorize this week, and use it as a prayer whenever your heart is unsettled.
15 Bible Verses About Anxiety
1. Matthew 6:31–34
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”
– Matthew 6:31–34 (BSB)
Jesus does not say that food and clothing are unimportant, but reminds us that the Father in heaven already knows. When we put God’s kingdom first, worry about tomorrow gradually loses its place in our hearts.
2. Luke 12:29–31
“And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.”
– Luke 12:29–31 (BSB)
Worry is the way of life of those who do not know God. Those who belong to God are invited to live differently: trusting that their Father knows and will provide.
3. Matthew 11:28–30
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
– Matthew 11:28–30 (BSB)
This invitation is for everyone who is weary. Jesus does not only lift our burdens; He invites us to learn from Him a lighter way of living.
4. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.”
– John 14:27 (BSB)
The world’s peace usually depends on circumstances. The peace God gives remains even when circumstances have not changed.
5. Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.”
– Colossians 3:15 (BSB)
Let the peace of Christ “rule” your heart, deciding in place of worry. Gratitude is excellent medicine for an anxious mind.
6. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
– 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (BSB)
Peace is not something we create ourselves, but a gift from the Lord of peace. You can use this verse as a blessing for a friend going through a hard time.
7. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.”
– Psalm 55:22 (BSB)
David wrote this when betrayed by someone close to him. He chose to cast his burden on God instead of letting it crush him.
8. Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.”
– Proverbs 12:25 (BSB)
Worry can wear people out. A kind word at the right time from brothers and sisters in the church has great power to lift us up.
9. Philippians 4:6–7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
– Philippians 4:6–7 (BSB)
This is the Bible’s clearest “prescription” for anxiety: prayer, petition and thanksgiving. The result is not always an immediate change of circumstances, but peace that guards our hearts.
10. 1 Peter 5:6–8
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
– 1 Peter 5:6–8 (BSB)
Casting all our anxiety on God is an act of humility: admitting we cannot handle everything ourselves. At the same time we must stay alert, because the enemy often takes advantage of our weakness.
11. Psalm 23:4
“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 (BSB)
Sometimes we must walk through “the valley of the shadow of death”: illness, loss, crisis. The promise is not that there will be no dark valleys, but that God is with us in them.
12. Hebrews 13:5–6
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?””
– Hebrews 13:5–6 (BSB)
Many of our worries are about money. The promise “Never will I leave you” is the foundation for being content with what we have.
13. Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
– Psalm 56:3 (BSB)
A short, easy-to-memorize verse, perfect to whisper when fear strikes. Faith is not the absence of fear, but knowing whom to run to when afraid.
14. Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
– Proverbs 3:5–6 (BSB)
Worry often comes when we try to understand and control everything ourselves. Trusting God means letting Him lead, even when we cannot see the whole road.
15. Romans 8:38–39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
– Romans 8:38–39 (BSB)
Even if what we fear happens, nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ. That is the firmest ground for an anxious heart.
What to Do When You Are Anxious
Name your worry and tell God honestly about it. Then choose one of the verses above, read it aloud and turn it into your own prayer. If anxiety persists and affects your sleep, work or health, don’t hesitate to talk with a pastor or a trusted friend, or seek professional help. God often uses the people around us to support us.
Anxiety is part of human life, but it does not have to rule the life of a believer. Each time worry returns, it is also an invitation to draw closer to God.
You may also like: The Secret of Contentment in the Lord and 16 Bible Verses About Forgiveness.
Father, You know what I am worried about. I give it all to You. Grant me the peace that surpasses all understanding, and help me trust You day by day. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Compiled by: Ly Nguyễn
With permission from: Salem Web Network
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