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Bible Verses About Trust

What does the Bible say about trust?

The Bible calls us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). God never forsakes those who seek Him (Psalm 9:10). When we are afraid, we can trust Him (Psalm 56:3), and He keeps in perfect peace the one whose mind rests on Him (Isaiah 26:3).

  1. Trust in the Lord with all your heart
  2. Trusting God in hard times and when you are afraid
  3. Trusting God's timing

Bible verses about trust: Trust in the Lord with all your heart

God is worthy of our whole trust.

8 verses

Proverbs 3:5-6

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5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

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How it is used today: Used as a promise of personal guidance: if I trust God instead of my own judgment and bring Him into every decision, He will guide my choices and make the path of my life straight and clear.

First spoken: Solomon is teaching his son (Proverbs 3:1, "My son, do not forget my law"). The next verse says "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil" (3:7), and verses 11-12 say "do not despise the chastening of the LORD... for whom the LORD loves He corrects." In the Greek Old Testament the early church read, verse 6 says to acknowledge "her," that is, wisdom.

The early Christians: Clement of Alexandria quotes verse 5 as relying on God with all your heart and mind, and reads verse 6 together with verses 7 and 11-12: not being wise in your own eyes means fearing God, departing from evil, and accepting His painful discipline. He is the only Father in our library who comments on these verses.

“But fear God, who alone is powerful. From where it follows, as a consequence, that we are not to oppose God. The words that follow teach especially clearly that the fear of God is departure from evil. For it is said, "and depart from all evil." Such is the discipline of wisdom, for "whom the Lord loves He chastens," causing pain in order to produce understanding, and restoring to peace and immortality.” Clement of Alexandria, The Stromata (Miscellanies)

The difference: Today this verse is often used as a promise that God will guide my personal decisions and smooth my road. The early Christians read it with the verses after it: trusting God means fearing Him, turning away from evil, and accepting His correction, even when it hurts, rather than following our own reason.

Psalms 9:10

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And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Used as a promise that God never abandons anyone who seeks Him, and that knowing His character leads to trust.

First spoken: David's song of thanks after God judged his enemies (9:3-8). Verse 9 calls the Lord a stronghold for the oppressed, and verse 10 says those who know His name trust Him because He has not forsaken those who seek Him.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: No Father in our library comments on it. It was first David's song of thanks after God judged his enemies: the Lord had not forsaken those who sought Him and was a stronghold for the oppressed (9:9).

Psalms 37:3-5

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3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

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How it is used today: Used as a promise that if I trust God and delight in Him, He will give me what I want and make my plans succeed.

First spoken: A psalm of David about not fretting over the wicked who seem to prosper. "The land" is Israel's promised land, and the psalm says the meek will inherit it (verse 11). Verses 3-5 sit inside that call to patient trust.

The early Christians: John Chrysostom uses verse 4 to say we should leave the pleasures of luxury and take spiritual pleasure in the Lord, and that clinging to God gets us "the good things to come." On verse 5 he reads "Reveal your way to the Lord" as confessing your sins to God in prayer.

“And let us take instead the pleasure that comes from spiritual things and, as the Prophet says, delight ourselves in the Lord: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart" Psalm 37:4. Then we may enjoy the good things both here and in the life to come, through the grace and lovingkindness of our Lord Jesus Christ.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on John

“But be persuaded by the prophet when he says, "Reveal your way to the Lord." Psalm 37:5 Confess these things before God. Confess your sins before the Judge in prayer. If not with your tongue, then at least in your memory, and so be worthy of mercy.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews

The difference: Today these verses are often used to say God will give me what I want and make my plans work. Chrysostom reads the "desire" as spiritual joy and the good things to come, and reads "reveal your way to the Lord" as confessing our sins to Him.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

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7Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Claimed as a promise that if I trust God I will be stable and fruitful like a tree by water, even in drought and heat.

First spoken: Spoken to Judah. Verses 5-6 give the other side: the man who trusts in man is cursed and like a shrub in the desert. Verse 9 follows: the heart is deceitful. The blessing is set against Judah's trust in alliances and idols.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: No Father in our library comments on the promise itself. It was first God's word to Judah about trusting Him rather than human help.

Psalms 28:7

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The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

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The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Claimed as a promise that God is my strength and shield in hard times, so I can trust Him and He will help me.

First spoken: David prays for help against the wicked in Psalm 28:1-5, then in verses 6-9 thanks God for hearing him and asks Him to save and shepherd His people.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: It was David's thanks after God heard his prayer, spoken for himself and for God's people. No early writer in our library comments on it.

Psalms 118:8

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It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

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How the early church read itSame reading

How it is used today: Used as a call to put your trust in God, not in people, governments or your own plans.

First spoken: Part of a thanksgiving psalm sung after God delivered the king from enemies who surrounded him (118:10-14). Verse 9 goes on: better to trust the Lord than princes.

The early Christians: Tertullian quotes it directly three times in Against Marcion. He reads it as a warning not to seek the praise or help of men, and he ties trusting the Lord to keeping His commands and doing good.

“In another place He forbids all trust in man, and likewise in man's applause, as by the prophet Jeremiah: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man.” Jeremiah 17:5 Whereas in Psalm 117 it is said: “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man; it is better to trust in the Lord than to place hope in princes.” Thus everything that is grasped at from men is denounced by the Creator, even their good words.” Tertullian, Against Marcion

“meditating, as they do, day and night in the law of the Lord, because it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man; better to hope in the Lord than in man. For what recompense shall man receive from God? "He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatever he does shall prosper.” Tertullian, Against Marcion

Where they agree: The Fathers and evangelicals agree: trust God, not man. Tertullian adds that trusting the Lord goes together with meditating in His law and doing good, and he applies it to not craving human praise.

Psalms 20:7

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Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

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Nahum 1:7

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The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

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The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Used as a promise that God is good and a safe stronghold whenever trouble comes, and that He knows and cares for each person who trusts Him.

First spoken: Nahum prophesies the fall of Nineveh, the Assyrian capital that had crushed Judah. Verses 2-6 describe God's anger, verse 7 says He shelters those who trust Him, and verse 8 returns to the end of Nineveh.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: No Father in our library comments on it. It was first a word of comfort to Judah, which Assyria had crushed: the God who would judge Nineveh was a stronghold for those in Judah who trusted Him.

Bible verses about trust: Trusting God in hard times and when you are afraid

When fear comes, God invites us to lean on Him.

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Psalms 56:3-4

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3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. 4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise — in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Used as a model for facing fear and anxiety: choose to trust God and fear nothing a person can do to you.

First spoken: The heading says David wrote it when the Philistines seized him in Gath (1 Samuel 21:10-15). He is surrounded by enemies who twist his words (Psalm 56:5-6) and still says he will trust God.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: No early writer in our library explains it. It was first David's prayer as a captive in enemy hands, and believers since have taken it as a pattern for trusting God when afraid.

Isaiah 41:10

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Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Claimed as a personal promise that God is with me, so I need not be afraid: He will strengthen me, help me, and hold me up through whatever I face.

First spoken: God spoke this to Israel: "But you, Israel, are My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the descendants of Abraham My friend" (Isaiah 41:8). The nations around were afraid and making idols (41:5-7), and God promised that Israel's enemies "shall be as nothing" (41:11-12) as He brought His people back from exile.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: This was first a promise to Israel, God's chosen servant, as He brought them home from exile. It shows that God keeps His word and stands by His people, but it was not spoken as a promise that every reader will be kept from fear, harm or hardship.

Isaiah 26:3-4

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3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

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Psalms 112:7

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He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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Joshua 1:9

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Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Claimed as a personal promise that God is with me wherever I go, so I can face any challenge with courage, and many read it as a promise that He will give me success.

First spoken: God spoke this to Joshua after Moses died, as he was about to lead Israel across the Jordan into Canaan (Joshua 1:1-2). The verses just before tie the courage to obedience: "be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law... turn not from it to the right hand or to the left" (1:7-8).

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: This was first a promise to Joshua, for the job of leading Israel into the land, and it was tied to keeping all of God's law (verses 7-8). It shows God stands by those He sends, but it is not a promise that every reader will succeed at whatever they take on.

John 14:1

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Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.

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Psalms 62:8

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Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

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Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Used as an invitation to trust God at all times and to pray honestly to Him, because He is a refuge.

First spoken: David says that God alone is his rock and salvation (62:1-2), while people are only a breath (62:9). Verse 8 calls everyone to trust and pour out their hearts to Him.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: No Father in our library explains this verse. It was first David's call to God's people while enemies plotted against him (62:3-4): trust God at all times and pour out your heart to Him, because people are only a breath (62:9).

Mark 5:36

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As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”

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Bible verses about trust: Trusting God's timing

His ways are higher, and His timing is good. Jeremiah 29:11 was first spoken to the exiles in Babylon.

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Romans 8:28

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

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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How it is used today: Used as a promise that whatever happens in my life, even the bad things, God is working it all into His good plan for me; many also read "called according to His purpose" as God's own eternal choice of who will be saved (verses 29-30).

First spoken: Paul wrote this to the church in Rome. Just before, he speaks of "the sufferings of this present time" and of the Spirit helping us when "we do not know what we should pray for as we ought" (8:18-27). The promise is for "those who love God," and verses 35-36 name what he has in mind: trouble, persecution, hunger, the sword.

The early Christians: John Chrysostom says Paul is speaking to people in danger: God does not promise that trouble will not come, but He turns the painful things themselves into good for those who love Him, as with the three young men in the furnace. He also reads the "purpose" in this verse as including the free choice of those who are called, since all were called but not all obeyed. Clement of Alexandria uses the verse to encourage Christians facing martyrdom.

“So he does not say that no trouble comes near those who love God, but that "it works together for good." That is, He uses the painful things themselves to prove those whom others plot against. And this is much greater than keeping such troubles from coming, or stopping them after they have come.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Romans

“Therefore he says that it is not the calling alone, but also the purpose of those who are called, that works salvation. For the calling was not forced on them or made compulsory. All, then, were called, but not all obeyed the call.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Romans

The difference: Today this verse is often read as God making whatever happens turn out well for me, and by some as God alone choosing who is saved. Chrysostom says it is for those who love God, that the "good" may be the hardship itself rather than escape from it, and that God calls everyone but not all obey the call.

Jeremiah 29:11

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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.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Used as a personal promise that God has a good plan for my life: to prosper me, keep me from harm and give me a bright future.

First spoken: Jeremiah sent this in a letter to the Jewish exiles carried off to Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1). God told them to settle there and pray for the city (29:7), and promised that after seventy years He would bring the nation home (29:10), when they sought Him with all their heart (29:13).

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: First a promise to the Jewish exiles in Babylon that God would bring the nation home after seventy years, when they sought Him with all their heart. It shows that God keeps His word, but it is not a promise that every reader has a personal plan for success and safety.

Psalms 31:14-15

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14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. 15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

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Isaiah 55:8-9

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8For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

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Psalms 27:14

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Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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Proverbs 16:3

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Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

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Bible verses about trust: Trusting God instead of worrying

Bring every need to the Father who cares for you.

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Philippians 4:6-7

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6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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How the early church read itSame reading

How it is used today: Used as the cure for worry: pray about everything with thanks instead of being anxious, and God's peace will guard your heart, though not always giving what you ask.

First spoken: Paul wrote this from prison to the church at Philippi, which was under pressure and had quarrels inside it (Philippians 4:2-5). Verse 5, "The Lord is at hand," comes just before it and is the reason not to worry.

The early Christians: Chrysostom reads it the same way: prayer with thanksgiving is the medicine for grief, and the Lord being near is the comfort. He adds that God's peace includes being at peace with enemies, and that it keeps us firm in the faith.

“Behold another consolation, a medicine that heals grief, and distress, and all that is painful. And what is this? Prayer, thanksgiving in all things. And so He wills that our prayers should not simply be requests, but thanksgivings too for what we have. For how should he ask for future things, who is not thankful for the past?” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Philippians

“What does “in Christ Jesus” mean? He will guard us in Him, so that you may remain firm and not fall away from His faith.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Philippians

Where they agree: Both say bring everything to God with thanks and He will guard your heart. Chrysostom also ties the peace to the Lord's nearness (judgment and reward) and to staying firm in Christ's faith, not only to feeling calm.

1 Peter 5:7

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

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Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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How the early church read itSame reading

How it is used today: Used to teach that we should hand every worry to God, because He cares for us, though He does not promise to remove the trouble.

First spoken: Peter wrote to Christians facing suffering and attack (1 Peter 5:5-9). Verse 6 says to humble yourselves under God's hand, and verse 8 says to be sober and watchful because the devil prowls.

The early Christians: Hermas (c. AD 140) tells believers to cast their cares on the Lord, but in the same breath tells them to repent and serve Him blamelessly. Chrysostom says we should cast everything on God and also do our part in the labor.

“For it is right for us indeed to cast everything on Him, yet also to work ourselves, taking part in the labors and the struggles.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Second Thessalonians

“If, then, you prepare yourselves and repent with all your heart, and turn to the Lord, it will be possible for you to escape it, if your heart is pure and spotless, and you spend the rest of the days of your life in serving the Lord blamelessly. Cast your cares upon the Lord, and He will direct them.” Hermas, The Shepherd

Where they agree: Both say God cares and we can give Him our worries. The early Christians add that casting cares on God does not mean sitting still: we also repent, obey and work.

Matthew 6:33-34

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33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34Take 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.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.[’’]

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Psalms 55:22

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Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

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How the early church read itNo early comment

How it is used today: Claimed as a promise that if I hand my worries and burdens to God He will carry me and keep me steady.

First spoken: David wrote this when a close friend betrayed him (Psalm 55:12-14, 20-21). He tells the troubled to cast their load on the LORD, who will not let the righteous be shaken.

The early Christians: We found no early Christian comment on this verse in our library.

Keep in mind: No Father in our library comments on it. It was first David's word of trust when betrayed by a friend, with the promise given to the righteous.

Philippians 4:19

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But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

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And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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Bible verses about trust: Faith — trusting what you cannot see

Trust is leaning your whole weight on God, and faithfulness is obeying Him day by day (John 14:15).

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Hebrews 11:1

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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

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Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

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How the early church read itSame reading

How it is used today: Used as the Bible's definition of faith: a confident assurance that what God has promised is real and certain, even though we cannot see it yet.

First spoken: Written to Hebrew Christians who had suffered loss and persecution and were tempted to give up (10:32-35). Just before, 10:36-39 says they need endurance, "the just shall live by faith," and warns against drawing back; chapter 11 then lists Abel, Noah, Abraham and others who acted on God's word without seeing the promise.

The early Christians: Chrysostom reads the verse much as evangelicals do: faith makes the unseen things God promised, like the resurrection, as sure to the soul as things we see. Reading it with Hebrews 10:36-39, he adds that this faith is patient waiting under hardship, and that a person who demands to see everything now falls away from faith.

“For since the things hoped for seem to have no substance, faith gives them substance. Or rather, it does not give it, but is itself their substance. For example, the Resurrection has not yet come, nor does it exist as a present reality. But hope makes it substantial in our soul. This is the meaning of "the substance of things."” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews

“If faith is the evidence of things not seen, then why do you want to see them? If you do that, you will fall away from faith and from being righteous. Since the righteous shall live by faith, if you want to see these things, you are no longer faithful. You have labored, he says. You have struggled. I also admit this. Nevertheless, wait, for this is faith: do not seek the whole here.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews

Where they agree: Both readings agree that faith is a sure trust in what God has promised but we cannot yet see, like the resurrection. Chrysostom adds the setting: this faith waits patiently through suffering and does not draw back, because those who draw back fall away.

Hebrews 11:6

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But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Berean Standard Bible (modern English)

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

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Romans 15:13

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Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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How the early church read itRead differently

How it is used today: Prayed as a blessing that God gives joy, peace and overflowing hope to those who simply trust Him, by the power of the Spirit.

First spoken: Paul closes his teaching on Jews and Gentiles living in unity with a prayer that the Roman believers, Jew and Gentile, would be filled with hope and joy together.

The early Christians: Chrysostom says the joy and hope come from the Holy Spirit, but not from the Spirit alone: we must do our part by believing, and if we have no good works the Spirit leaves.

“But it is not simply from the Spirit, but on the condition that we also do our part.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Romans

“As also, on the other hand, if we have no works, the Spirit flies away.” John Chrysostom, Homilies on Romans

The difference: Today the verse is often heard as joy and peace given freely to anyone who trusts. Chrysostom taught that the Spirit's gifts are real but are kept by our own effort and good works, and are lost if we stop.

Psalms 143:8

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Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

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Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

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Short Bible verses about trust

Easy to memorize, to write in a card, or to send to a friend.

6 verses

  • “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

    Psalms 118:8 KJV · 14 words

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  • “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

    John 14:1 KJV · 14 words

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  • “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”

    Proverbs 16:3 KJV · 12 words

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

    1 Peter 5:7 KJV · 11 words

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  • “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

    Hebrews 11:1 KJV · 15 words

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  • “(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”

    2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV · 8 words

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What the first Christians said about trust

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“he tells them to let go of anxious worry about the things of this world; he urges them to hold to the Father alone, copying the way children trust.”

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The Greek and Hebrew words for trust

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Questions people ask about trust in the Bible

What is the best Bible verse about trusting God?

The most loved is Proverbs 3:5-6: trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not lean on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will direct your paths. Psalm 56:3 and Isaiah 26:3 are close behind.

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How do I trust God in hard times?

Tell Him honestly what you fear and pour out your heart to Him (Psalm 62:8). Hold on to His promise: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee" (Isaiah 41:10). Trust grows as we remember how faithful He has been, and it is good to lean on friends and your church too.

Listen: Psalms 62:8 · Isaiah 41:10

What does the Bible say about trusting God's plan and timing?

God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and He works all things together for good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28). David prayed, "My times are in thy hand" (Psalm 31:15). Waiting on the Lord is part of trusting Him (Psalm 27:14).

Listen: Isaiah 55:8-9 · Psalms 31:15

What does the Bible say about trusting people?

Scripture says it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man (Psalm 118:8), and it warns against making people our final hope (Jeremiah 17:5). Yet it also honors faithful people whose word can be relied on (Proverbs 31:11; Luke 16:10).

Listen: Psalms 118:8 · Jeremiah 17:5

What is the difference between faith and trust in the Bible?

They are very close. The Greek word for faith, pistis, also means trust and faithfulness. Faith is believing God is who He says (Hebrews 11:6); trust is leaning your whole weight on Him day by day (Proverbs 3:5); and faithfulness is keeping His commandments (John 14:15).

Listen: Hebrews 11:6