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Key Bible Verses — Important Scriptures to Read and Understand
Important passages from Genesis to Revelation, each shown in full in your chosen Bible version, with where it comes from and what it means in its setting.
For Worry and Anxiety
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Even 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. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. 6Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever. The LORD is my shepherd
A psalm of David picturing the LORD as shepherd and generous host. It moves from green pastures, through the valley of the shadow of death, to dwelling in the LORD's…
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted on the earth.” Be still, and know that I am God
God speaks near the end of a psalm about war and the nations: "Be still" calls the nations and his people to stop striving and recognise his rule, for "I…
Cast your burden on the LORD and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved. Cast your burden on the LORD
From a psalm of David about betrayal by a close friend. He urges handing burdens to the LORD, who sustains the righteous; 1 Peter 5:7 echoes it.
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. Perfect peace
From a song of trust: God keeps in perfect peace the one whose mind is fixed on him.
33But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient. Seek first the kingdom of God
The conclusion of Jesus' teaching on worry (6:25-34). The Father knows his children need food and clothing; they are to seek his kingdom and righteousness first, and not be anxious…
1“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. 3If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also. Let not your hearts be troubled
At the Last Supper Jesus comforts his disciples before his death: there are many rooms in his Father's house, and he will come again to take them to himself.
6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Do not be anxious about anything
Paul tells the church to bring every request to God with thanksgiving; God's peace will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. Cast all your anxiety on him
Peter urges humility before God and invites believers to give him all their worries, because he cares for them.