μέριμναmérimna

care, anxiety: 1 Peter 5:7; plural, Luke 8:14, Luke 21:34; with genitive object, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:19, 2 Corinthians 11:28.

Greek (New Testament) · G3308

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 6 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 13:22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
  • Mark 4:19 but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced.
  • Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.
  • Luke 21:34 “Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware,
  • 2 Corinthians 11:28 Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches.
  • 1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.