Come As You Are” Bible Verses: God’s Invitation to the Broken, Weary, and Lost (KJV)

While the exact phrase “come as you are” isn’t found in Scripture, the heart of this message permeates the Bible: God calls sinners, the weary, and the burdened to approach Him without pretense, promising forgiveness, rest, and transformation. Below are key verses (KJV) that embody this radical grace, paired with pastoral insights.

Key “Come As You Are” Bible Verses

1. Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Meaning: Jesus doesn’t say, “Clean up first.” He invites the exhausted, guilty, and overwhelmed to find relief in Him now. Your weariness qualifies you for His rest.

2. John 6:37
“Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”

Meaning: No one is too broken, sinful, or doubtful. If you come to Christ, He will receive you. No exceptions.

3. Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

Meaning: God confronts our sin not to condemn, but to cleanse. Approach Him honestly—He transforms guilt into purity.

4. Revelation 22:17
“Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”

Meaning: Salvation is for “whosoever.” No prerequisites—just willingness to receive His gift.

5. Luke 15:20-24 (The Prodigal Son)
“When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion… and kissed him.”

Meaning: The father didn’t demand apologies before embracing his son. God runs to meet us while we’re still far off.

6. Romans 5:8
“God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Meaning: Christ didn’t wait for us to be “good enough.” He embraced us at our worst.

7. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Meaning: God draws closest when we’re shattered. Your brokenness attracts His mercy.

Verses Clarifying the “Come As You Are” Call

While God receives us as we are, He also transforms us:

8. John 8:10-11
“Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”

Meaning: Jesus forgave the adulteress instantly but called her to holiness. Grace is free—but it changes us.

9. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Meaning: Coming “as you are” is the starting line—not the finish line. Christ makes all things new.

10. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

Meaning: We approach God boldly because of Christ’s sacrifice—not our worthiness.

Why This Message Matters

• To the ashamed: You don’t need to hide (Genesis 3:8–10).

• To the religious: God wants your heart, not your performance (Isaiah 29:13).

• To the weary: Rest is found in surrender, not self-effort (Matthew 11:30).

“Come as you are” is the heartbeat of the Gospel: God meets you in your mess but doesn’t leave you there. The Samaritan woman at the well (John 4) came ashamed—she left as an evangelist. Zacchaeus (Luke 19) came a thief—he left a giver. Peter (John 21) came a failure—he left restored.

If you’re waiting until you’re “better” to approach God, hear His call today:

“Come to Me—not tomorrow, not when you’re fixed, but NOW. Bring your doubts, your addiction, your grief, your anger. I will not turn you away. My grace is sufficient, My love is unconditional, and My power will make you whole.”

“The Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17, KJV).