Start with context, not just a keyword
These passages are grouped because their themes can speak to this modern search need. The original biblical setting still matters: a psalm, proverb, prophetic promise, Gospel scene, and apostolic instruction should not all be read in exactly the same way.
Context-aware passages to explore
John teaches that mature love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment, and one who fears has not been made perfect in love.
Open KJV passage ↗Peter writes to persecuted Christians scattered across Asia Minor, urging them to humble themselves under God's hand and give Him their anxieties because He cares for them.
Open KJV passage ↗Peter calls believers to humble trust in God by casting anxieties on Him because He cares for them.
Open KJV passage ↗Paul opens this letter praising God as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts believers so they can comfort others in affliction.
Open KJV passage ↗Paul closes with a prayer that the Lord of peace would give His people peace in every circumstance.
Open KJV passage ↗Paul writes to his younger protégé Timothy, encouraging him to fan into flame his gift and reminding him God gave believers a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not timidity.
Open KJV passage ↗Paul instructs the Colossian believers to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, since as members of one body they were called to peace.
Open KJV passage ↗In a song of salvation, the speaker declares trust in God and identifies the Lord as strength and song.
Open KJV passage ↗How to apply these passages responsibly
Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible. Notice the original audience, literary form, and purpose. Then connect the underlying biblical theme to the present situation without turning a specific historical promise into a universal prediction.