# Where is “Do not be anxious about anything” in the Bible?

> “Do not be anxious about anything” is Philippians 4:6.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/do-not-be-anxious-about-anything
By Andrew Kittridge · November 10, 2026

Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

## The verse

> Be anxious about nothing. Rather, in every matter make your requests known to God by prayer and pleading, along with thanks. And God’s peace, which is beyond all understanding, will stand guard over your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
>
> — [Philippians 4:6-7](https://www.lumin.faith/read/philippians/4#6) (Lumin Translation)

English Bibles word this verse in different ways. The Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, is quoted here.

## What it means there

Paul does not stop at “do not worry.” He says what to do instead: bring every matter to God in prayer, with thanks. The promise that follows is God’s peace standing guard over heart and mind.

## Common questions

### Where is “Do not be anxious about anything” in the Bible?

“Do not be anxious about anything” is Philippians 4:6. English Bibles word this verse in different ways. The Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, is quoted here. Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

### Is “Do not be anxious about anything” in the Bible?

Yes. It is Philippians 4:6. In the Lumin Translation, Philippians 4:6-7 reads: “Be anxious about nothing. Rather, in every matter make your requests known to God by prayer and pleading, along with thanks. And God’s peace, which is beyond all understanding, will stand guard over your hearts and your thoughts in Christ…”

### Who said “Do not be anxious about anything”?

Paul writes it from prison to the church in Philippi.

### What does “Do not be anxious about anything” mean in the Bible?

Paul does not stop at “do not worry.” He says what to do instead: bring every matter to God in prayer, with thanks. The promise that follows is God’s peace standing guard over heart and mind.

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