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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. Acts 5:26

    “Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid that the people might stone them.”

  2. Acts 9:31

    “So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.”

  3. Acts 10:2

    “a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.”

  4. Acts 10:22

    “They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.””

  5. Acts 10:35

    “but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.”

  6. Acts 13:16

    “Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.”

  7. Acts 13:26

    “Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you.”

  8. Acts 16:38

    “The sergeants reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans,”

  9. Acts 19:17

    “This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived at Ephesus. Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.”

  10. Acts 23:10

    “When a great argument arose, the commanding officer, fearing that Paul would be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.”

  11. Acts 27:17

    “After they had hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis sand bars, they lowered the sea anchor, and so were driven along.”

  12. Acts 27:24

    “saying, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’”

  13. Acts 27:29

    “Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.”

  14. Romans 3:18

    ““There is no fear of God before their eyes.””

  15. Romans 8:15

    “For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!””

  16. Romans 11:20

    “True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear;”

  17. Romans 13:3

    “For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”

  18. Romans 13:7

    “Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.”

  19. 1 Corinthians 2:3

    “I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.”

  20. 1 Corinthians 16:10

    “Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.”

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.