An unplanned pregnancy can bring about many emotions. Thankfully, God's Word is powerful, timeless, and boundless, and guides us through every aspect of life. May these verses bring you comfort, peace, and encouragement, knowing that God is your ever-present help.
Verses for Reassurance
Rest assured that God's love is steadfast.
Proverbs 16:9
KJV “A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
NIV “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Psalm 147:3
KJV "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
NIV "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
KJV “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
NIV “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Psalm 127:4
KJV “As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”
NIV “Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.”
Isaiah 43:19
KJV “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
NIV “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Verses for Peace
Philippians 4:7
KJV "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
NIV "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Jeremiah 29:11
KJV “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.”
NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Isaiah 26:3
KJV “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
NIV “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
John 14:27
KJV “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
NIV “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.”
Verses to Rebuke Shame
It was disheartening to read other articles offering Bible verses for unplanned pregnancies with the assumption that it was strictly out of wedlock, a sinful nature, or being a young woman.
There are several other reasons why a pregnancy may be unwanted, and it's no one's position to shame any mother. God's grace is sufficient, so renew your mind with these encouraging verses.
Romans 8:1
KJV "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Psalm 34:5
KJV "They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed."
NIV "Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."
2 Corinthians 12:9
KJV "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
NIV "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
Ephesians 4:29
KJV "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers."
NIV "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Philippians 4:8
KJV "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
NIV "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Isaiah 50:7
KJV "For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed."
NIV "Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame."
Isaiah 50:9
KJV "Behold, the Lord God will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up."
NIV "It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up."
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Bible Verses to Calm Anxiety
1 Peter 5:7
KJV "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
NIV "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Isaiah 41:10
KJV "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."
NIV "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Philippians 4:13
KJV "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
NIV "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:6-7
KJV "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
NIV "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."
Proverbs 3:5
KJV “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
NIV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Jeremiah 29:11
KJV “'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.'"
NIV “'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
Romans 8:28
KJV “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.”
NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Isaiah 43:19
KJV “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
NIV “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
2 Timothy 1:7
KJV “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
NIV “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Psalm 56:3-4
KJV “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust…”
NIV “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust…”
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Comforting Verses if You're Feeling Alone
Psalm 34:18
KJV "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
NIV "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Isaiah 50:8
KJV "He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me."
NIV "He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!"
Psalm 25:16-17
KJV "Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses."
NIV "Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish."
Psalm 27:10
KJV "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up."
NIV "Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me."
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