³⁸ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^[a] neither the present nor the future,^(A) nor any powers,^{(B) 39} neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God^(C) that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.^(D)

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything,^(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.^{(B) 7} And the peace of God,^(C) which transcends all understanding,^(D) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

²⁴ Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them.^(A) And how much more valuable you are than birds! ²⁵ Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life^[a]? ²⁶ Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

²⁷ “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor^(B) was dressed like one of these. ²⁸ If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!^{(C) 29} And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. ³⁰ For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father^(D) knows that you need them.^{(E) 31} But seek his kingdom,^(F) and these things will be given to you as well.^(G)

³² “Do not be afraid,^(H) little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.^{(I) 33} Sell your possessions and give to the poor.^(J) Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven^(K) that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.^{(L) 34} For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.^(M)