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Bible Verses About Anxiety

Scripture for worry, fear, and an unsettled mind.

26 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about anxiety in Scripture

526 passages mentioning “fear” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Mark 5:33

    “But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had been done to her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.”

  2. Mark 6:20

    “for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.”

  3. Mark 11:18

    “The chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.”

  4. Mark 11:32

    “If we should say, ‘From men’” — they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet.”

  5. Mark 12:12

    “They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.”

  6. Luke 1:12

    “Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.”

  7. Luke 1:13

    “But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”

  8. Luke 1:30

    “The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”

  9. Luke 1:50

    “His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.”

  10. Luke 1:65

    “Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.”

  11. Luke 1:74

    “to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,”

  12. Luke 2:10

    “The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.”

  13. Luke 3:14

    “Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.””

  14. Luke 5:10

    “and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.””

  15. Luke 5:26

    “Amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God. They were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today.””

  16. Luke 7:16

    “Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!””

  17. Luke 8:37

    “All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.”

  18. Luke 8:50

    “But Jesus hearing it, answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed.””

  19. Luke 9:34

    “While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.”

  20. Luke 9:45

    “But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.”

Frequently asked

Questions about anxiety in the Bible

What does the Bible say about anxiety?
The Bible repeatedly tells believers not to be anxious (Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7) — not as a moral demand but as an invitation to transfer worry to God who cares for them.
Which Bible verse helps with panic and worry?
Philippians 4:6-7 is the most-shared anxiety verse — it gives both the practice (pray with thanksgiving) and the promise (a peace that guards the heart). 1 Peter 5:7 and Matthew 6:34 are close seconds.
Can the Bible cure anxiety?
Scripture offers spiritual resources for anxiety, not a clinical cure. Severe or persistent anxiety is a medical issue and seeing a GP or therapist is wise. The verses on this page are companions for the inner work, not a replacement for professional care.