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

1 PETER 5:7KJV
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1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

What does 1 Peter 5:7 mean?

1 Peter 5:7 tells readers to give all their worries and concerns to God, because God cares about them personally. The verse encourages people not to hold onto anxiety, but to trust that God is attentive and loving toward their needs.

Peter, one of Jesus’ closest followers, wrote this letter to Christians facing difficulties and uncertainty. In this verse, Peter reassures them that God is not distant or indifferent; instead, God invites them to bring every care to Him, promising that He is genuinely concerned for their well-being.

The Greek behind 1 Peter 5:7

  • The word for “casting” is ἐπιρίψαντες (epiripsantes), which means to throw or place something upon someone else. This shows an active choice to hand over worries, not just a passive feeling.
  • The word for “care” is μέριμνα (merimna), which refers to anxiety, worry, or distracting concern. Peter is talking about all kinds of mental burdens, not just everyday tasks.
  • The phrase “he careth” uses μέλει (melei), meaning “it matters” or “is of concern.” This highlights that each person’s troubles are significant to God, not ignored or overlooked.

Why 1 Peter 5:7 matters

  • 1 Peter 5:7 clears up the idea that God is only interested in big or religious problems; the verse says all worries, big or small, can be brought to Him.
  • The verse is closely tied to the previous instruction about humility (verse 6), showing that trusting God with worries is part of being humble.
  • This verse reassures readers that God’s care is personal and ongoing, not just a general statement, which can be especially comforting during times of stress or hardship.

Where else these words appear

“Casting” Greek G1977 · used in 2 verses

  • Luke 19:35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

“care” Greek G3308 · used in 6 verses

  • Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
  • Mark 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
  • Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

“careth” Greek G3199 · used in 10 verses

  • Matthew 22:16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
  • Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
  • Acts 18:17 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.