Jesus Verses

Matthew 6:34 NLT Context

This verse comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which can be found in Matthew 5–7. In this section of the sermon, Jesus is teaching the crowds about money, possessions, and worry.

“So Don’T Worry About Tomorrow” Bible Verse

In chapter 6:25 (NLT) he says, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear.

Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?” Then in verse 27, he continues with, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”

Matthew 6:34 NLT Meaning

These words by Jesus mean that God can take care of even our most basic wants. What else is he not able to do if he can do that? He can do things that seem impossible.

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He can also work in strange ways! He tells us to only think about today because he does hold the world in his hands. We shouldn’t worry about today either.

Bible Verses About Not Worrying

He tells us to seek the kingdom of God above all else and live a good life. If we do that, he will give us everything we need.

Today, you are only supposed to think about today. Think about the choices you’re making and how they will affect the days that follow. Tomorrow will depend on how you deal with today. Thoughts and habits that are good for you don’t just appear “one day.”

Instead, they are the result of the fairly simple choices we make every day. Every day, we have to work on learning to accept and follow Christ.

Matthew 6:34 NLT Application

What are you going to do today? Trust that God will do what he says he will do when you count on him.

If you believe that he’s listening, you can pray all day. You can choose to think about God’s things instead of worldly things.

He promised that he would be with us every step of the way, even though real life will be hard at times.

Trusting God For Tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)

Today, think about the fact that “he is with us.” Today, may your hope in Christ be your rock that keeps you steady as the waves come in.

“Glory to the Father, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us all spiritual blessings in Christ.”

Romans 5:8 ESV Context

In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul firmly tells this congregation that everyone is in need of Jesus.

This letter is a call for both Jews and Gentiles to be faithful to Jesus Christ just as Christ is faithful to God.

“But God Shows His Love For Us”

Romans 5:8 ESV Meaning

In fact, it is so much more than just emotional. And the love God has for you and me is far greater than even that.

Romans 5:8-9 Commentary

God loves us emotionally, of course, but the showing of that love, the grace that he gives, is what ultimately drives us toward him.

“While we were still sinners” expresses the irrevocability of God’s love for us. Every day when we choose to follow anything other than God, we are sinning against him.

When our minds are filled with worries, doubts, and fears, we are forgetting that only the Lord is worthy of our fear.

God’s Love Demonstrated In Christ’s Death

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Because even in our darkest moments and even with our deepest sins, he is going to choose us and love us.

However, the only sacrifice big enough to cover our sins was Jesus’ death on the cross. “Christ died for us” because he wanted to be in a relationship with us for eternity.

Jesus did not want us to suffer, so he suffered for us. The depth of his love for you is impossible to understand.

Justification By Christ’s Blood (Romans 5:9)

But know this: Jesus did not die on the cross so that you would be lonely worried or anxious. Jesus died on the cross to be in a relationship with you forever. And this is good news!

Romans 5:8 ESV Application

When worry piles on top of worry and anxiety starts to spiral, it can be hard to praise God for his goodness.

Today, give all your praise to the one who made you! Be reminded of the love God has for you—a love so great that he gave his only Son to die on the cross for you.

Reconciliation Through Christ

Once you begin to offer praise and worship, you will start to see the blessings he has given you in life. Seek out those blessings. Praise God for his grace when you see it. Find peace in knowing that you are greatly loved.

“Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!”

2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB Context

2 Thessalonians 3:16  verse comes at the conclusion of Paul’s second letter to the believers in Thessalonica, now known as Thessaloniki, Greece, which at the time of Paul’s writing was the capital city in the Roman province of Macedonia.

Paul addresses both exciting and difficult circumstances in his letters to these believers.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB Meaning Explained

In the context of this second one, Paul has just finished discussing church discipline and the rather delicate issue of how to treat rebellious believers within the church family.

Yet here he turns to his hope for peace in every circumstance.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB Meaning

There are some very encouraging points in this brief verse. First of all, Paul clearly defines the source of peace: our God and our Lord Jesus Christ. Then he adds the adverb continually.

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In the same way that he encouraged believers to hear, Paul prays that the Lord of peace will continually grant the believers peace.

This statement becomes even stronger with the phrase “in every circumstance.” Paul’s expression of this prayer and blessing is evidence of his confidence in Christ to bring it to fruition.

The Peace Of God In 2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB

As believers in Christ, we can rest in the hope that his peace and presence are with us in all circumstances.

Today, the word peace is so often used flippantly in a variety of contexts that it has been cheapened in our everyday vocabulary. The peace that Paul writes about here is a deep and transcendent peace.

It is a lasting peace, a persistent peace, a peace flowing from the Lord of peace himself. What a blessing it is that we can live and walk within his presence and his peace.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB Application

This identity in our Lord’s peace parallels Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

Not only is God the source and bringer of our peace, but we are also able to share in this blessing and have the privilege of seeing it become a part of our identity as sons and daughters of God.

Bible Study Guide On 2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB

Because the Lord of peace is with us, we too are to be peacemakers.

Biblical Perspective On 2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB

“The LORD will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever —do not abandon the works of your hands.”

Luke 12:22 Context

The Gospel of Luke was written by one of Jesus’ disciples, Luke, to a man named Theophilus.

Scholars debate whether Theophilus, which means “friend of God,” was a living person or if Luke was writing to a pen name with the hope of reaching all Christians.

In either case, the Gospel of Luke offers a detailed and warm retelling of the works of Jesus and includes more parables than any other Gospel.

“Then Jesus Said To His Disciples, Do Not Worry About Your Life”

Through Luke’s writing, we see Jesus’ insistence that the gospel is for everyone—Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor, male and female—and how it is truly good news for those who belong to God.

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Luke 12:22 Meaning

Jesus spoke to his disciples about worry after telling the parable of the rich fool, who stored up wealth in his barns for safekeeping.

The same fear that caused the rich man to hoard his wealth is the same fear Jesus’ disciples may have faced—the fear of not having enough.

The disciples probably realized at this point that following Jesus wasn’t safe, and it wouldn’t look at all like what their world considered comfortable, let alone successful.

The disciples aren’t pursuing material things—they’ve committed their lives to pursuing Jesus, their Rabbi.

Bible Verses About Worry And Trust In God

And because they’re committed to knowing, learning from, and following Jesus, Jesus himself offers reassurance that God knows and sees their real, practical needs: food, water, shelter, and clothing.

Jesus’ command to not worry about physical needs is rooted in trust. Instead of chastising them for their anxiety, Jesus understands and reassures them that God sees them.

God sees them, and they can trust him. In later verses, Jesus offers tangible reminders of all the other creatures God provides for: the birds and the lilies, and the natural world.

Luke 12:22 Application

God knows you’re doing your best to follow him, and sometimes this means making decisions that aren’t focused on financial savvy or material gain.

When worry and fear about not having enough arise, it’s okay to be honest with God. He sees all your needs, right down to the most mundane ones.

Take a moment to reflect on all the ways God has provided for you in the past.

By doing something tangible with your worry—making a list of things you’re thankful for, or going on a walk and noting plants and animals—you can refocus your mind on what’s true.

Jesus Teaching On Anxiety (Luke 12:22-25)

If the God of heaven can care for lilies and birds so beautifully, surely the needs of your life are in good hands.

Luke’s Gospel shows us that believers can be assured that a God who cares about them will also care about their needs—especially their most basic ones—and hear their requests.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Ephesians 1:3 Context

Ephesians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church at Ephesus, which was a city in modern-day Turkey. The primary purpose of the letter is to teach and reinforce the major themes of the gospel.

Ephesians 1:3 Meaning

After a brief greeting of grace and peace to the believers at Ephesus, Paul jumps right into a message of encouragement, praising God for his blessings on those who trust in Christ.

Ephesians 1:3 Meaning: “Every Spiritual Blessing In Heavenly Places”

So what, exactly, does that blessing entail? First, he chose us to become his children before the world was even created. Second, he redeemed us, paying for our sins through the blood of his Son, Jesus Christ.

And finally, he revealed this plan to us, making us part of his unified kingdom and giving us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our adoption as his children.

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Verse 3 says that we are blessed with “every spiritual blessing in Christ,” but when Paul goes on to explain what that means, he focuses on our adoption into God’s family.

Why is that? Because there is no greater blessing than being a child of God. Whatever you’re longing for— health, healing of relationships, financial security, etc.—will all come to an end when you die.

Every Spiritual Blessing In Christ (Ephesians 1:3)

Without the eternal life that can only be found in Christ, everything is temporary and therefore is not as valuable as it seems in this world. But in Christ, we live forever in his grace and peace.

And as it says in Matthew, “All these things will be given to you as well” (6:33). In other words, as God’s sons and daughters, we have access to everything God has—which is everything.

Ephesians 1:3 Explained: Spiritual Blessings From God

As verse 4 of Ephesians 1 reminds us, he is the creator of the world. What could we possibly want that he doesn’t have? And as his adopted children, all of creation is our inheritance as well.

Ephesians 1:3 Application

Biblical Definition Of “Spiritual Blessings” (Ephesians 1:3)

Are you a child of God? If not, you are invited into his family by trusting in Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And if you are his child, remind yourself of that when you pray.

In fact, that is why Jesus began the Lord’s Prayer with “Our Father . . .” We are to come to him as his children.

Understanding Ephesians 1:3 – In Christ, Every Blessing Is Ours

That means in humility (we’re not the parent in this relationship), but also in boldness (we aren’t a stranger asking a favor).

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Matthew 28:20 NASB Context

After his death and resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples many times over the course of forty days.

He taught them and ate and drank with them, but most importantly, he gave them a task —to preach the gospel to every person in every town and country in the world.

“I Am With You Always” Bible Verse

This task is known as the Great Commission, and it’s something all Christians are called to do.

Matthew 28:20 NASB Meaning

God has always been in the business of telling humans the good news about himself.

How To Follow Jesus’ Teachings Daily

For thousands of years, God commissioned prophets, priests, and leaders to remind people of his love and kindness, and to warn them of the coming punishment should they continue in their evil and sinful ways.

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But humans are born evil—wanting to follow their own hearts and desires instead of God’s.

Over the years, many prophets, priests, and leaders who have come to declare God’s message to the world have been jeered at, scorned, and tortured.

Matthew 28:20 Meaning

Maimed, hated, driven from their homes, and disowned by their families. Some were even executed, sometimes in gruesomely creative ways.

Jesus’ disciples knew this history of persecution, and Jesus himself.

Nevertheless, God uses people to declare the good news about himself and the salvation all may receive through believing in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. And God isn’t going to change his tactics.

But Jesus also knew that these missionaries he was commissioned to spread the good news about him would face many horrible things—stonings.

Great Commission And Daily Life

Being worshiped as “gods,” exile, execution—so he did not ascend into heaven without leaving them with comfort and a promise to cling to.

Wherever they would go, whatever wonderful and horrible things they would surely face, Jesus promised to be with them always, from that moment and into eternity.

Matthew 28:20 NASB Application

Just like the twelve disciples, Christians today are called to tell everybody about Jesus. And just like the Twelve, we will all experience some kind of persecution.

Some may lose their jobs, their families, or even their lives. Others may be slandered or hated by their neighbors. Even so, we have a sure foundation in Christ, and we have his promise to cling to.

As we proclaim the good news of Jesus to the world, he will never leave us or forsake us.

Jesus’ Presence In Matthew 28:20

He knows that following this commission is hard, and he will be with us every step of the way—from the moment we’re saved and throughout eternity.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Philippians 4:8 Context

The book of Philippians was a letter written by the apostle Paul to Christians in the Roman city of Philippi.

Paul wrote it while he was in prison for his faith, and yet the themes of the letter are gratitude, encouragement, and joy. He was thankful to God, of course, but also to the Philippians for the kindness they had shown him.

Philippians 4:8 Meaning

Paul, who was on trial for his life, was not willing to give in to fear. Christ had rescued him from sin and had given him peace and joy, so Paul refused to let his circumstances discourage him.

Philippians 4:8 is about focusing our hearts and minds. While we are not in control of the world around us, we can direct our thoughts toward the things of God.

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That means choosing not to dwell on what is wrong but instead turning our attention to what is right.

It means not focusing on the bad things that might happen, but rather reminding ourselves that we serve a powerful God who has everything in his hands. There are always things to be thankful for, we just have to learn to see them.

We’ve already talked about verses 6 and 7 of chapter 4, which instruct the Philippians not to be worried about anything, but to pray and be thankful and let God’s peace fill them.

This gratitude and commitment to prayer are closely linked to the instructions in verse 8 about focusing our minds. From there, verse 9 asks them to remember all Paul has taught them.

Including how they’ve seen him live his life. In other words, he wasn’t just telling them to dwell on good and praiseworthy things—he was showing them. He urged the believers in Philippi to follow his example.

Philippians 4:8 Application

Focusing on the good, regardless of the concerns on your mind, is not easy. It takes effort and discipline, and of course, you’ll need God’s help. Pray that God gives you reminders of all he’s done for you throughout your day.

This focus doesn’t come naturally—it’s usually easier to worry than to count your blessings—but it will get easier over time. As you exercise these mind muscles, they’ll grow stronger.

And little by little, you’ll discover that dwelling on the good things, the wholesome things, the praiseworthy things, will change you.

Your heart will be filled with peace and joy, and when bad things come your way, you’ll trust God more easily.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

John 3:16 ESV Context

In chapter 3 of the Gospel of John, a religious leader named Nicodemus comes to talk with Jesus at night, probably hoping he won’t be seen.

Jesus tells Nicodemus what it means to be born again, which causes Nicodemus to ask all kinds of questions.

John 3:16 ESV Commentary

In what might be the most well-known verse of the Bible, Jesus explains why he came and how to have eternal life.

John 3:16 ESV Meaning

Jesus tries to explain to Nicodemus what it means to be born again in several different ways.

For God So Loved The World Meaning

First, he says that to be born again means to be born of the Spirit rather than the flesh. Then he uses an illustration from the Old Testament.

As the Hebrews wandered in the desert, there was a time when they dealt with poisonous snakes. God told Moses to make a snake and place it on a pole.

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Anyone who had been bitten by a snake could look at the snake on the pole and live rather than die (Numbers 21). As a religious leader, Nicodemus would have been very familiar with these events.

Jesus was lifted up on a tree to die so that we might live forever. He came to earth to show us God’s great love for us by dying for us.

John 3:16 Explained In The ESV Bible

He loves us that much! And all we have to do to have eternal life is look up to Jesus and believe in him.

John 3:16 ESV Application

We tend to think that there must be a whole list of things to check off before we’re good enough to get into heaven: pray every day.

Share our faith, be generous with our money, serve at church —the list could go on and on. But in this verse, Jesus told us all that is required.

Biblical Perspective On John 3:16 ESV

Are you living as if you need to earn God’s approval? Do you feel as if you can never measure up? There’s nothing you can do to earn God’s love or become worthy of heaven.

When you don’t feel good enough, remember God’s great love for us. Remember that all he asks is that we believe in Jesus.

John 3:16 Study Guide

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Jeremiah 29:11 Context

This is a verse we all know well, right? Easily one of the most encouraging verses in the Bible, we’re sure to find it written on most cards given during graduations, marriages, and funerals.

What better words to reflect on when facing all the emotions of major life transitions? We can hold on to the promise that the right college, right job, right spouse, and right joy await us just around the corner.

God’s Plans For Your Future (Jeremiah 29:11)

Jeremiah 29:11 Meaning

For the Israelites in Jeremiah’s time, the right thing was being in Jerusalem.

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Both those who were left behind in the holy city and those enslaved assumed that Jerusalem’s overall prosperity was a sign of God’s favor, and the ultimate goal was to get back near the temple to join in it, as soon as possible.

God’s Promises: Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11-14

But that promise wasn’t fulfilled until seventy years later—long after that generation was dead. In fact, Jeremiah speaks the opposite—that to Jerusalem will go the judgment and to the exiles the fulfillment of God’s plans.

And even further, that those in exile should focus on thriving where they are. “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile.

Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper” (29:7). The Israelites were being called to not sit and wait for the next right thing, nor for their rescue, but rather to lean into their suffering and anguish.

Biblical Hope And Purpose (Jeremiah 29:11)

Jeremiah 29 11 Verse

Theologian and author Russell Moore says many people believe this verse to be about God rubber-stamping our desires and inclinations.

When instead, “The Book of Jeremiah is all about God disrupting his people’s plans and upending his people’s dreams.” To what end? That we could know Christ.

For the Israelites’ ultimate promise was a Messiah, one who would reconcile the world to God, who would bear the suffering and judgment of sin so people could freely have a relationship with the Father.

So this verse is not about hoping for success or blessing soon to come (though our God loves to give good gifts to his children), but rather learning to prosper in our present circumstance, with the sure knowledge God is with us.

Trusting God’s Plans When Life Is Hard

Jeremiah 29:11 Application

We are not alone. He knows our every suffering, and by walking through this time, by flourishing in the hope of Christ, we can come to know him better and be more like him.

Jeremiah 29:11 And Finding Hope In Trials

“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

Matthew 6:9 NLT Context

This verse comes to us from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, which begins in Matthew chapter 5. With his disciples gathered around him, Jesus sat down on the mountainside and began teaching the crowds that had come to hear him teach.

In this sermon, he covered a wide range of topics, from Jewish law to anger, giving to the needy, prayer, and more.

“Pray Like This: Our Father In Heaven”

Matthew 6:9 NLT Meaning

Jesus started his teaching about prayer in Matthew 6:5. Here, he explains that prayer is an intimate conversation we have with our Father.

And even though God knows exactly what we need even before we ask him, he still wants us to intentionally bring our needs and requests to him.

Matthew 6:9-13 (Lord’S Prayer Context)

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Meaning Of Matthew 6:9

So he instructs us to get out of the public eye and hide ourselves away in a quiet, private place. When we hide ourselves away, Jesus tells us that we can be confident that God sees us and is listening.

Then, as we pray, we are to recognize and acknowledge that our Father is in heaven. He is not bound by earthly rules.

“May Your Name Be Kept Holy”

He is not influenced by worldly trends or politics. He is outside of everything and able to accomplish infinitely more than we could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).

Matthew 6:9 NLT Application

Hiding away in a quiet, solitary place to pray may appear insignificant. It may even feel too simple, as though no power could possibly come from such an unseen, quiet action. But the very opposite is true.

It is there that God, who calls himself your heavenly Father, wishes to meet with you. He comes down from heaven, all the way into your hidden, secluded space, just to listen to your prayers.

Biblical Prayer Structure

Right now, go into that private place and tell God what is on your mind or heavy on your heart. While you do so, remind yourself of who he is.

He is the creator of everything, he is the redeemer of your soul, and he is the author and perfecter of your faith. He is God, who longs to meet with you.

Jesus’ Teaching On Prayer (Matthew 6:9)

Give him all of it. He wants to hear it. Trust Jesus’ words that your Father knows exactly what you need, and that he sees everything.

“‘[Teach] them to observe all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’”