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Bible verse of the day, Bible verses by topic (love, strength, faith, anxiety)
Selected Bible verses on love, strength, faith and anxiety, with the original text and its meaning.
- 10 texts
- About 2 minutes to recite
- From the Bible
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John 3:16
- 16
Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται, ἀλλ᾿ ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jeremiah 29:11
- 11
כִּי֩ אָנֹכִ֨י יָדַ֜עְתִּי אֶת־הַמַּחֲשָׁבֹ֗ת אֲשֶׁ֧ר אָנֹכִ֛י חֹשֵׁ֥ב עֲלֵיכֶ֖ם נְאֻם־יְהוָ֑ה מַחְשְׁב֤וֹת שָׁלוֹם֙ וְלֹ֣א לְרָעָ֔ה לָתֵ֥ת לָכֶ֖ם אַחֲרִ֥ית וְתִקְוָֽה׃
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Isaiah 41:10
- 10
אַל־תִּירָא֙ כִּ֣י עִמְּךָ־אָ֔נִי אַל־תִּשְׁתָּ֖ע כִּֽי־אֲנִ֣י אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ אִמַּצְתִּ֨יךָ֙ אַף־עֲזַרְתִּ֔יךָ אַף־תְּמַכְתִּ֖יךָ בִּימִ֥ין צִדְקִֽי׃
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.
Philippians 4:13
- 13
Πάντα ἰσχύω ἐν τῷ ἐνδυναμοῦντί με Χριστῷ.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Proverbs 3:5-6
- 5
בְּטַ֣ח אֶל־יְ֭הוָה בְּכָל־לִבֶּ֑ךָ וְאֶל־בִּֽ֝ינָתְךָ֗ אַל־תִּשָּׁעֵֽן׃
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
- 6
בְּכָל־דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Romans 8:28
- 28
Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι τοῖς ἀγαπῶσι τὸν Θεὸν πάντα συνεργεῖ εἰς ἀγαθόν, τοῖς κατὰ πρόθεσιν κλητοῖς οὖσιν.
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.
Philippians 4:6-7
- 6
Μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε, ἀλλ᾿ ἐν παντὶ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει μετὰ εὐχαριστίας τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν Θεόν.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- 7
Καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡ ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν, φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 40:31
- 31
וְקוֹיֵ֤ יְהוָה֙ יַחֲלִ֣יפוּ כֹ֔חַ יַעֲל֥וּ אֵ֖בֶר כַּנְּשָׁרִ֑ים יָר֨וּצוּ֙ וְלֹ֣א יִיגָ֔עוּ יֵלְכ֖וּ וְלֹ֥א יִיעָֽפוּ׃ פ
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Matthew 11:28-30
- 28
Δεῦτε πρός με πάντες οἱ κοπιῶντες καὶ πεφορτισμένοι, κἀγὼ ἀναπαύσω ὑμᾶς.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- 29
Ἄρατε τὸν ζυγόν μου ἐφ᾿ ὑμᾶς καὶ μάθετε ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ, ὅτι πρᾷός εἰμι καὶ ταπεινὸς τῇ καρδίᾳ· καὶ εὑρήσετε ἀνάπαυσιν ταῖς ψυχαῖς ὑμῶν.
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.
- 30
Ὁ γὰρ ζυγός μου χρηστός, καὶ τὸ φορτίον μου ἐλαφρόν ἐστιν.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Isaiah 60:22
- 22
הַקָּטֹן֙ יִֽהְיֶ֣ה לָאֶ֔לֶף וְהַצָּעִ֖יר לְג֣וֹי עָצ֑וּם אֲנִ֥י יְהוָ֖ה בְּעִתָּ֥הּ אֲחִישֶֽׁנָּה׃ ס
A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.
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When it is prayed
Many Christians read these passages during morning devotions, evening prayer or a quiet pause in the day. They may return to them in times of worry, uncertainty or weariness, or when giving thanks. In the Christian tradition, reflecting on Scripture is a way to deepen faith and bring daily concerns before God.
Where it comes from
These passages come from the Bible, drawing on both the Old Testament and the New Testament. The selections include prophetic writings, wisdom literature, Gospel passages and letters of Paul. They were written in different settings, so reading the surrounding passages helps clarify their meaning.
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Questions about Bible verse of the day, Bible verses by topic (love, strength, faith, anxiety)
How many texts are included?
There are 10 texts, selected around themes such as love, strength, faith and anxiety.
How long does it take to recite them?
Reciting the selections takes about 2 minutes. You can also spend longer reflecting on a passage or using it as a starting point for prayer.
Is there a set time to read a Bible verse of the day?
There is no single required time across Christian traditions. Many Christians choose a regular moment in the morning or evening for Scripture reading and prayer.
What do these passages say about anxiety and strength?
They invite readers to bring concerns to God, seek rest in Christ and place their trust in God. In the Christian tradition, these are sources of spiritual encouragement, not promises that hardship or anxiety will immediately disappear.
Who wrote these Bible passages?
They come from several biblical books rather than a single author. The selection includes Proverbs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Matthew, John and letters of Paul.


















