Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about caring?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What does the Bible say about caring?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes caring in different contexts.
The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines care as “Concern; anxiety; solicitude; . . . some degree of pain in the mind, from apprehension of evil.”
Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource, which captures all notable mentions of the word caring, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about caring, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about caring and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Caring?
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
John 13:34-35
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.“
Galatians 6:10
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”
Galatians 5:14
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.“
Matthew 6:14-15
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.“
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