1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Peter writes to scattered, suffering Christians, urging humility under God's mighty hand and trust in His care.
What Does 1 Peter 5:7 Mean?
In one sentence: throw the whole weight of your worry onto God, because He genuinely cares about you. "Casting" is an active, deliberate transfer -- not a vague hope that things work out, but handing the load to Someone able to carry it.
The reason is tender: "he careth for you." You are not bothering God with your concerns; your well-being matters to Him. The verse follows a call to humility -- casting your cares is itself an act of humble trust.
In the Original Language
The Greek "merimna" (care) is anxiety or worry -- the thing to be thrown off, not carried. "Melo" means to be concerned about -- God's personal concern for you.
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Application
Name your anxieties specifically and deliberately hand each one to God in prayer, trusting that your well-being truly matters to Him.