Worrying about money is a common struggle many people face, but the Bible offers guidance and reassurance when it comes to financial concerns. Scripture encourages us to trust in God’s provision and seek first his kingdom. Here are Bible verses that address worry and God’s promised provision.
Bible Verses About Worrying About Money
1. Matthew 6:34 – Do Not Worry About Tomorrow
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Cross-References
Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Luke 12:25 – “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
2. Philippians 4:19 – God Will Meet All Your Needs
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Cross-References
Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Genesis 22:14 – “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide.”
3. Matthew 6:25 – Do Not Worry About Your Life
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.” – Matthew 6:25
Cross-References
Luke 12:22 – “Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.'”
Matthew 6:31 – “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”
Proverbs 10:3 – “The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.”
4. 1 Timothy 6:17 – Command Those Who Are Rich
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” – 1 Timothy 6:17
Cross-References
Proverbs 23:5 – “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.”
James 5:1-2 – “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes.”
Proverbs 11:28 – “Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”
5. Hebrews 13:5 – Keep Your Lives Free From the Love of Money
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'” – Hebrews 13:5
Cross-References
1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
Matthew 6:21 – “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Luke 16:13 – “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
6. 1 Peter 5:6-7 – Humble Yourselves
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:6-7
Cross-References
James 4:10 – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Proverbs 16:19 – “Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.”
7. Luke 12:15 – Be On Guard Against All Kinds of Greed
“Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'” – Luke 12:15
Cross-References
Proverbs 28:25 – “The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”
Matthew 6:24 – “No one can serve two masters…”
8. Proverbs 23:4 – Do Not Wear Yourself Out to Get Rich
“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness.” – Proverbs 23:4
Cross-References
Psalm 62:10 – “Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.”
James 1:11 – “For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.”
Matthew 6:19-21 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth…”
9. Jeremiah 17:7-8 – Trust in the Lord
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” – Jeremiah 17:7
Cross-References
Psalm 1:3 – “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water…”
Isaiah 26:3-4 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
10. Matthew 19:21 – Treasure in Heaven
“Jesus answered, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'” – Matthew 19:21
Cross-References
Luke 18:22 – “When Jesus heard this, he said to him, ‘You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.'”
Mark 10:21 – “Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor…’
11. Proverbs 11:24 – Generous Living
“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” – Proverbs 11:24
Cross-References
2 Corinthians 9:6 – “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you…”
12. Matthew 6:33 – Seek First His Kingdom
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
Cross-References
Luke 12:31 – “But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.”
Colossians 3:1-2 – “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above…”
13. Luke 12:24 – Consider the Ravens
“Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!” – Luke 12:24
Cross-References
Matthew 6:26 – “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them…”
Job 38:41 – “Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?”
Psalms 145:15-16 – “The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.”
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14. Proverbs 30:8–9 – Contentment Goal
“Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” – Proverbs 30:8–9
Cross-References
Matthew 6:11 – “Give us today our daily bread.”
1 Timothy 6:8 – “But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
15. Psalm 37:25 – Never Forsaken
“I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” – Psalm 37:25
Cross-References
Psalm 34:10 – “The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”
16. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – Sufficient Grace
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Cross-References
Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
2 Corinthians 3:5 – “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”
Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
17. Proverbs 22:7 – The Rich Rule Over the Poor
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” – Proverbs 22:7
Cross-References
Deuteronomy 15:6 – “For the Lord your God will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.”
Romans 13:8 – “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another…”
Matthew 5:42 – “Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”
18. Ecclesiastes 5:10 – The Vanity of Loving Wealth
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10
Cross-References
Ecclesiastes 4:8 – “There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.”
1 Timothy 6:7 – “For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.”
19. Mark 4:19 – The Deceitfulness of Wealth
“But the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.” – Mark 4:19
Cross-References
Luke 8:14 – “The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures…”
1 Timothy 6:9 – “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”
Matthew 19:23-24 – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven…'”
20. Philippians 4:11 – Learning Contentment
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11
Cross-References
1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
Luke 3:14 – “Then some soldiers asked him, ‘And what should we do?’ He replied, ‘Don’t extort money, and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.'”
21. Proverbs 21:5 – Diligence Leads to Plenty
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
Cross-References
Proverbs 12:24 – “Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.”
Proverbs 14:23 – “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
22. Psalm 104:21 – God Provides for All Creatures
“The lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.” – Psalm 104:21
Cross-References
Psalm 147:9 – “He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.”
Psalm 145:16 – “You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.”
23. Proverbs 28:20 – Faithful Abundance
“A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 28:20
Cross-References
Proverbs 10:4 – “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
Proverbs 13:11 – “Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”
24. 2 Corinthians 9:8 – Abounding in Every Good Work
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8
Cross-References
2 Corinthians 8:9 – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor…”
Colossians 1:10 – “So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way…”
25. Deuteronomy 8:18 – Remember the Lord’s Blessings
“But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” – Deuteronomy 8:18
Cross-References
1 Samuel 2:7 – “The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.”
1 Chronicles 29:12 – “Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.”
James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…”
26. Psalm 37:4 – Desires of Your Heart
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Cross-References
Psalm 145:19 – “He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”
Job 22:26 – “Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.”
27. Proverbs 19:17 – Lending to the Lord
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17
Cross-References
Matthew 25:40 – “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'”
Galatians 6:10 – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Proverbs 14:31 – “Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
28. Lamentations 3:22-23 – Great is Your Faithfulness
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Cross-References
Psalm 36:5 – “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.”
Isaiah 33:2 – “Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning…”
Zephaniah 3:5 – “The Lord within her is righteous; he does no wrong. Morning by morning he dispenses his justice, and every new day he does not fail…”
29. Isaiah 41:10 – Do Not Fear
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
Cross-References
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
30. Proverbs 16:16 – Wisdom Over Wealth
“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” – Proverbs 16:16
Cross-References
Ecclesiastes 7:12 – “Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.”
James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault…”
Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
31. Isaiah 58:11 – The Lord Will Guide You Always
“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” – Isaiah 58:11
Cross-References
Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go…”
John 7:38 – “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
Jeremiah 31:25 – “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”
32. Matthew 6:20-21 – Treasures in Heaven
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:20-21
Cross-References
1 Peter 1:4 – “And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.”
Hebrews 10:34 – “You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.”
Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
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Final Thoughts
As we reflect on these biblical passages, we are reminded of God’s steadfast promise to care for His people. Worry about financial means is a natural human concern, yet Scripture consistently directs us to focus on God’s kingdom and righteousness rather than earthly wealth. These verses underscore the importance of trust, contentment, and generosity in our lives. By prioritizing these principles, we align ourselves with God’s eternal values rather than the temporary, often anxious, pursuits of this world.
It’s in seeking God’s kingdom first that we find peace, assurance, and provision for our needs. May these scriptures inspire a deeper faith and freedom from the anxious grip of financial worries, allowing us to live fully in the provision and abundant life that God offers through Jesus Christ.