Bible Verses For Rest

In today’s fast-paced world, finding rest for our minds, bodies, and spirits can feel challenging. The Bible reminds us that true rest comes not only from physical relaxation but from trusting in God and finding peace in His promises. In this post, we’ll share Bible verses that offer guidance and encouragement for embracing rest, inviting you to pause, reflect, and renew your spirit. Whether you’re seeking comfort in times of exhaustion or simply want to cultivate a deeper sense of peace, these verses can help lead you to true rest in God’s presence.

Bible Verses For Rest

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”

Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety”

Psalm 62:1 “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him”

Exodus 33:14 “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest”

Isaiah 40:29-31 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength”

Psalm 23:1-3 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul”

Jeremiah 6:16 “This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls'”

Hebrews 4:9-10 “So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his”

Psalm 91:1 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty”

Isaiah 30:15 “This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength'”

1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you”

Psalm 116:7 “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you”

Proverbs 3:24 “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet”

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God”

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”

Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own”

Psalm 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes”

Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you”

Lamentations 5:5 “We are weary, with no rest for ourselves”

Psalm 127:2 “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves”

Hebrews 4:11 “Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience”

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken”

Mark 6:31 “Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest'”

Ecclesiastes 4:6 “Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind”

Psalm 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears”

Isaiah 57:2 “Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death”

Job 3:13 “For now I would be lying down in peace; I would be asleep and at rest”

Psalm 37:23-24 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand”

Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing”

Psalm 121:3-4 “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep”

Hebrews 4:3 “Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said”

Matthew 8:24-26 “Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm”

Isaiah 32:18 “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest”

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all”

1 Chronicles 22:18 “Is not the Lord your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side?”

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”

2 Thessalonians 3:16 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you”

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”

Jeremiah 31:25 “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint”

Isaiah 66:13 “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem”

Psalm 63:1 “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water”

Matthew 11:29 “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”

Romans 8:6 “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace”

Psalm 94:13 “You grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked”

Joshua 1:13 “Remember the command that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you: ‘The Lord your God is giving you rest and has granted you this land’”

1 Corinthians 16:18 “For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition”

Psalm 29:11 “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace”

Philippians 4:9 “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you”

Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble”

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