Matthew 6:25

Good News Translation

“This is why I tell you: do not be worried about the food and drink you need in order to stay alive, or about clothes for your body. After all, isn't life worth more than food? And isn't the body worth more than clothes?

Cross References

Psalm 55:22

Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest people be defeated.

Jeremiah 45:5

Are you looking for special treatment for yourself? Don't do it. I am bringing disaster on all people, but you will at least escape with your life, wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Matthew 10:19

When they bring you to trial, do not worry about what you are going to say or how you will say it; when the time comes, you will be given what you will say.

Matthew 13:22

The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear the message; but the worries about this life and the love for riches choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.

Matthew 6:31

“So do not start worrying: ‘Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?’

Matthew 6:34

So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.

Mark 13:11

And when you are arrested and taken to court, do not worry ahead of time about what you are going to say; when the time comes, say whatever is then given to you. For the words you speak will not be yours; they will come from the Holy Spirit.

Mark 4:19

but the worries about this life, the love for riches, and all other kinds of desires crowd in and choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.

Luke 12:11

“When they bring you to be tried in the synagogues or before governors or rulers, do not be worried about how you will defend yourself or what you will say.

Luke 8:14

The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear; but the worries and riches and pleasures of this life crowd in and choke them, and their fruit never ripens.

Romans 8:32

Certainly not God, who did not even keep back his own Son, but offered him for us all! He gave us his Son—will he not also freely give us all things?

1 Corinthians 7:32

I would like you to be free from worry. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's work, because he is trying to please the Lord.

Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier on active duty wants to please his commanding officer and so does not get mixed up in the affairs of civilian life.

1 Peter 5:7

Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.