Luke 12:26

The Passion Translation

So if worrying adds nothing, but actually subtracts from your life, why would you worry about God’s care of you?

Cross References

Psalm 39:6

We live our lives like those living in shadows. All our activities and energies are spent for things that pass away. We gather, we hoard, we cling to our things, only to leave them all behind for who knows who.

Matthew 6:25

“This is why I tell you to never be worried about your life, for all that you need will be provided, such as food, water, clothing—everything your body needs. Isn’t there more to your life than a meal? Isn’t your body more than clothing?

Luke 12:25

“Does worry add anything to your life? Can it add one more year, or even one day?

Luke 12:27

“Think about the lilies. They grow and become beautiful, not because they work hard or strive to clothe themselves. Yet not even Solomon, wearing his kingly garments of splendor, could be compared to a field of lilies.

Luke 12:29

I repeat: Don’t let worry enter your life. Live above the anxious cares about your personal needs.

1 Peter 5:7

Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.