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Bible verse
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
What it means
Peter gives worry somewhere to go. We are not told to bottle our anxieties or shame ourselves for them, but to hand them over, every one, to God. The reason is tender. He cares for you. This is not a distant deity managing the universe from afar but a Father whose eye is on you personally. Because Christ carried our sins and sorrows to the cross, we know His care is proven. Cast your burdens on Him. His shoulders are strong enough.
1 Peter 5:7 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Peter 5:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Peter |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Peter 5 |
| Topic | anxiety |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Psalms 55:22
- Philippians 4:6
- Psalms 37:5
- Psalms 56:3-4
- Matthew 6:25-26
- Matthew 6:33-34
- Hebrews 13:5-6
- Psalms 34:15
- Luke 12:22
- Psalms 27:13-14
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Peter 5:7?
It is in 1 Peter, in 1 Peter 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Peter 5:7?
Readers most often set it beside Psalms 55:22, Philippians 4:6, Psalms 37:5, Psalms 56:3-4. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Peter 5:7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about 1 Peter 5:7 is hidden from you. We bring you 1 Peter 5:7, anxiety. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of 1 Peter 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Peter 5:7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
