1 Peter 5:7

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

Matthew 6:25That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about your life here — what you can get to eat or drink; nor yet about your body — what you can get to wear. Is not life more than food, and the body than its clothing?

Mark 4:38Jesus was in the stern asleep upon 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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