The truth about Justin Bieber's breakdown: Singer's sobbing selfies were NOT sparked by marital troubles with Hailey Bieber - as insiders reveal the 'deep, vulnerable' reason behind his tears

Justin Bieber left fans fearing for his wellbeing after sharing crying selfies - but the real reason behind the emotional snaps should not be cause for alarm, insiders have claimed. 

The 30-year-old singer sent fans into a panic on Sunday when he posted pictures of himself with tears rolling down his cheeks with no explanation, prompting many to suspect it was either linked to his friendship with embattled rapper P Diddy or his rumored marital woes with wife Hailey Bieber, 27.

But an insider shut down speculation, claiming the Sorry singer was simply overcome with emotion and his love for Jesus Christ after praying.

'Justin wears his emotions on his sleeve and it is no secret that he is very religious,' they told DailyMail.com exclusively. 

Justin Bieber sparked concern after posting a number of selfies of himself in tears on Sunday

Many fans speculated that his tears might be because of rumored marital woes with Hailey Bieber (pictured in March) 

'The pictures he put up of him crying may have prompted fans to question his wellbeing, and whether his marriage is on the rocks – but it was about his love of Jesus.

'It is deep, but he prays and often sheds tears after diving into his faith and though he prays and gives thanks for all that he has in his life, he gets carried away and the emotions that come from it all are released through tears.'  

They continued: 'He is not ashamed or embarrassed as he wants people to see his emotions. It helps him out for all that he goes through. 

'He feels that people should be vulnerable, and he is being vulnerable, and he believes it shows some maturity that he once didn't have. In a word, he thinks it is beautiful.'

Both Justin and Hailey — who celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in September — are devout Christians and previously credited their faith with helping them to get through their 'tough' first year of marriage.

Justin was seen staring down the camera looking thoroughly downcast in snaps shared on Sunday, before bringing the lens closer to show a tear rolling down his cheek.

His worrying photo was posted alongside several others on Instagram, including a snap from his surprise appearance at Coachella, where he performed during Tems' set.

Other photos saw Justin playing golf, hanging out on the beach, smoking, and trying on different trainers. 

In one of the snaps, a tear was seen rolling down Justin's cheek - but an insider told DailyMail.com that the pictures were taken aftre praying 

Fans thought that the rumors of a split between Justin and his wife Hailey were to blame, with one writing: 'Is it a sign?'

Justin and Hailey were spotted together at the Coachella Revolve after party in Indio, California earlier this month 

Justin didn't caption any of his posts and gave no reason for his tears.

Hailey appeared to try to brush aside concerns by commenting 'a pretty crier' on her husband's latest photo dump.

She also appeared to further quash speculation of any marital issues as she re-posted a shirtless picture of her husband.

'Oh.... I'm... unwell,' she wrote on her Instagram Story alongside the image of Justin dripping wet in front of a tropical sunset.

But it didn't stop fans questioning his well-being with one asking: 'Are you okay bro?' 

Another added: 'It'll be okay bro… peace of mind to you sooner than later friend.'

'Who made you cry?' a third asked. 

Rhode Beauty founder Hailey attempted to shut the speculation down, as she commented on her husband's tearful post: 'a pretty crier'

Justin and Hailey, who tied the knot in 2019, have faced a barrage of speculation over the state of their marriage 

Both Justin and Hailey — who celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in September — are devout Christians

Justin and Hailey, who tied the knot in 2019, have faced a barrage of speculation over the state of their marriage.

Questions were reignited back in February by Hailey's father Stephen Baldwin, who posted about 'special challenges' the couple was facing in a since-deleted post on Instagram.

The Bio-Dome actor, 57, asked for 'a little prayer for them to have wisdom, protection, and draw close to the Lord.'

After a source told TMZ that Hailey was upset with her father over the comment, the Drop the Mic star has since made several efforts to shut down the subsequent rumors.

Other fans were worried that Justin's meltdown was linked to his childhood friendship with embattled rapper P Diddy (pictured together in old footage when Justin was 15)

While celebrating her groom's 30th birthday last month, Hailey shared a throwback photo from her and Justin's wedding with a sweet tribute.

'30!!!!!!!????!!????!!!! that was fast. words could never truly describe the beauty of who you are. Happy Birthday to you… love of my life, for life,' she wrote in the caption.

She also slammed rumors that she had been hooking up with a billionaire behind her husband's back after it circulated online as part of a 'blind item' on a gossip site. 

Justin's fans were also worried that his meltdown was linked to his childhood friendship with embattled P Diddy.

The rapper, real name Sean Coombs, 54, is currently under US Federal investigation into alleged sex trafficking.

Footage of him hanging out with a 15-year-old Justin resurfaced last month after the rapper's homes were raided in connection with the investigation.

Fans feared the disturbing video clips circulating online might have prompted the sudden deterioration in Justin's wellbeing.