Bible Verses About Concern for the Future

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

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.

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.

That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come.

For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the Lord, so shall your seed and your name remain.

But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.