Bible Verses About Stress

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

What does the Bible say about stress?

Stress is the silent epidemic of modern life—but it's not a modern problem. David faced assassination attempts, Paul endured shipwrecks and imprisonment, and Jesus carried the weight of the world's sin. Key King James Version passages include Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7. This page collects 10 KJV verses about stress, each quoted in full.

What Bible verse helps with stress?

Philippians 4:6-7 is one of the most powerful verses for stress: 'Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds.' Also see Matthew 11:28 and 1 Peter 5:7.

How do I give my stress to God?

1 Peter 5:7 says to cast all your cares on Him. Practically, this means bringing each specific worry to God in prayer, thanking Him for His faithfulness, and choosing to trust His sovereignty over your circumstances—even when you can't see the outcome.

Is stress a sin?

Stress itself is not a sin — it's a natural human response to pressure. Even Jesus experienced stress in Gethsemane (Luke 22:44). The sin enters when stress leads us to doubt God's goodness, neglect our health, or mistreat others. God invites us to bring stress to Him, not carry it alone.

What did Jesus say about stress?

In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus directly addressed worry and stress, commanding 'Take no thought for your life.' He pointed to God's care for birds and lilies as evidence that the Father provides. His solution: 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.'