1 Peter 5:7
having cast all your care upon him; because there is a care to him concerning you.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
In Context
6Therefore humble yourselves beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may lift you up in due time:
8Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:
Cross References
Matthew 6:25Therefore I say unto you, Be not solicitous for your soul what you may eat, nor for your body what you may put on. Is not your soul more valuable than food, and your body than raiment?
Mark 4:38And He was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awaken Him, and say to Him; Teacher, is there no care to thee that we perish?
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 →