What Does the Bible Say About Casting Your Burden?

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV / 88 helpful votes

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 55:22 ESV / 86 helpful votes

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV / 77 helpful votes

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 68 helpful votes

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Philippians 4:6 ESV / 49 helpful votes

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 11:28 ESV / 43 helpful votes

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 37:5 ESV / 43 helpful votes

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Psalm 27:14 ESV / 25 helpful votes

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Isaiah 12:2 ESV / 24 helpful votes

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”

Philippians 4:7 ESV / 23 helpful votes

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 19 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Matthew 6:34 ESV / 19 helpful votes

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

1 Peter 5:6 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

Ephesians 4:32 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Psalm 55:1-23 ESV / 16 helpful votes

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy! Attend to me, and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and I moan, because of the noise of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they drop trouble upon me, and in anger they bear a grudge against me. My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. ...

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV / 14 helpful votes

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Luke 12:22 ESV / 12 helpful votes

And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on.

Psalm 68:19 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah

Romans 8:28 ESV / 10 helpful votes

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

Acts 2:38 ESV / 10 helpful votes

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

John 10:1-42 ESV / 10 helpful votes

“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” ...

Mark 4:38 ESV / 10 helpful votes

But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”

Isaiah 55:1-3 ESV / 10 helpful votes

“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.

1 John 4:18 ESV / 9 helpful votes

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:1-14 ESV / 9 helpful votes

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” ...

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 9 helpful votes

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Hebrews 13:8 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

John 16:33 ESV / 9 helpful votes

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 8 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Psalm 145:1-21 ESV / 8 helpful votes

A Song of Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. ...

Galatians 6:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 6 helpful votes

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Psalm 55:21 ESV / 6 helpful votes

His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

Romans 15:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Matthew 6:25 ESV / 5 helpful votes

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

John 13:34 ESV / 4 helpful votes

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

Luke 11:46 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And he said, “Woe to you lawyers also! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

Exodus 1:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Psalm 55:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!

43 Bible Verses about Casting Your Burden

Matthew 11:28-30 ESV / 88 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 55:22 ESV / 86 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV / 77 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 68 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:6 ESV / 49 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 11:28 ESV / 43 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 37:5 ESV / 43 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 27:14 ESV / 25 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 12:2 ESV / 24 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:7 ESV / 23 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 19 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:34 ESV / 19 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:6 ESV / 18 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 4:32 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 55:1-23 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 12:22 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 68:19 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 8:28 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 2:38 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 10:1-42 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Mark 4:38 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 55:1-3 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 John 4:18 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:1-14 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 13:8 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 16:33 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 145:1-21 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 6:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 55:21 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 15:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:25 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 13:34 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 11:46 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Exodus 1:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 55:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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