Bible Verses to Text a Friend
When you don't know what to say, Scripture often says it better. Each message pairs a short, warm line with a King James verse that fits the moment.
Add your friend's name, tap Copy or Text, and send. Every verse is from the King James Version.
For a friend who's anxious
Thinking of you today. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Praying for peace for you. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)
Holding you in prayer. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6)
One breath at a time today. “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” (Psalm 56:3)
You're not alone in this. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.” (Isaiah 41:10)
Thinking of you. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Praying this over you today: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3)
God's got tomorrow. “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” (Matthew 6:34)
For a friend who's grieving
I'm so sorry. “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.” (Psalm 34:18)
Holding you close in prayer. “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
No need to reply. I love you. “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
Thinking of you today and every day. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)
Praying comfort over you. “Blessed be God… the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
I'm here for anything you need. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” (Revelation 21:4)
I'm so sorry. “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” (Deuteronomy 33:27)
You're in my prayers tonight. “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” (John 14:18)
For a friend who's sick or struggling
Praying for your healing. “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” (Isaiah 40:29)
Thinking of you. “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart.” (Psalm 73:26)
Hang in there. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Praying for you today. “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.” (Psalm 28:7)
God sees you in this. “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5)
Sending love. “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed.” (Jeremiah 17:14)
Keep going, friend. “Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” (Galatians 6:9)
Thinking of you. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
For a big day (exam, job, surgery)
Praying for you today! “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
You've got this. “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)
Praying for wisdom for you. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5)
Big day! “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” (Proverbs 16:3)
God goes before you. “The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in.” (Psalm 121:8)
Praying for you this morning. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
Thinking of you today. “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)
Rooting for you! “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (Psalm 37:4)
Just because
Thought of you today. “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
Thankful for you. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” (Philippians 1:3)
Happy birthday! “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee.” (Numbers 6:24-25)
A little encouragement for your day: “His compassions fail not. They are new every morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Love you, friend. “A friend loveth at all times.” (Proverbs 17:17)
Have a good week! “The joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Praying for you this week. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)
Just a reminder: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” (Romans 8:28)
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Questions
What is a good Bible verse to text a friend who is struggling?
Psalm 34:18 (“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart”) and Isaiah 41:10 (“Fear thou not; for I am with thee”) are two that people often find comforting.
Which Bible translation is used?
Every verse is from the King James Version, which is in the public domain.
Should I add my own words?
Yes. A short personal line like “Thinking of you today” makes a verse feel like it came from you, not from a list.