Matthew 6:25

New International Reader's Version

“I tell you, do not worry. Don’t worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don’t worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than eating? Aren’t there more important things for the body than clothes?

Cross References

Psalm 55:22

Turn your worries over to the Lord. He will keep you going. He will never let godly people be shaken.

Jeremiah 45:5

So should you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them. I will bring trouble on everyone,” announces the Lord. “But no matter where you go, I will let you escape with your life.” ’ ”

Matthew 10:19

But when they arrest you, don’t worry about what you will say or how you will say it. At that time you will be given the right words to say.

Matthew 13:22

The seed that fell among the thorns is like others who hear the message. But then the worries of this life and the false promises of wealth crowd it out. They keep the message from producing fruit.

Matthew 6:31

So don’t worry. Don’t say, ‘What will we eat?’ Or, ‘What will we drink?’ Or, ‘What will we wear?’

Matthew 6:34

So don’t worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Mark 13:11

You will be arrested and brought to trial. But don’t worry ahead of time about what you will say. Just say what God brings to your mind at the time. It is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

Mark 4:19

But then the worries of this life come to them. Wealth comes with its false promises. The people also long for other things. All of these are the kinds of things that crowd out the message. They keep it from producing fruit.

Luke 12:11

“You will be brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities. But do not worry about how to stand up for yourselves or what to say.

Luke 8:14

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message. But as they go on their way, they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures. So they do not reach full growth.

Romans 8:32

God did not spare his own Son. He gave him up for us all. Then won’t he also freely give us everything else?

1 Corinthians 7:32

I don’t want you to have anything to worry about. A single man is concerned about the Lord’s matters. He wants to know how he can please the Lord.

Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier does not take part in things that don’t have anything to do with the army. Instead, he tries to please his commanding officer.

1 Peter 5:7

Turn all your worries over to him. He cares about you.