1 Peter 5:7

laying all your anxieties on him, for he makes you his care.

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In The King James Version

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

In Context

6Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in his good time,

8Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

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Cross References

Psalms 27:13Firm is the faith I cherish, that I, in the land of the living, will yet see the goodness of God.

Psalms 37:5Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act,

Psalms 56:3In the day of my terror I trust in you.

Matthew 6:25“This is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about your life – what you can get to eat or drink, or about your body – what you can get to wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

Mark 4:38Jesus was in the stern asleep on the cushion; and the disciples roused him and cried, “Teacher! Is it nothing to you that we are lost?”

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 5:6-8

Humility Recommended. ( a. d. 66.) 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Having settled and explained the duty of the pastors or spiritual guides of the church, the apostle comes now to instruct the flock, I. How… Read the whole commentary →

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