1 Peter · Chapter 5 · Anxiety
1 Peter 5:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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About 1 Peter 5:7
Peter writes to believers under real pressure — many of them facing persecution. The verb casting is decisive and physical, like throwing something heavy off your back. The instruction is not to carry the worry better, or manage it more carefully, but to throw it onto God. The reason given is short and tender: he cares for you. The Greek for cares (melei) means "it matters to him" — your worry is not an inconvenience to God, it is something he holds with attention. For anyone in a high-anxiety season, the verse is best treated as a literal daily transfer — the worry, named, handed over, again, every morning.
Both translations, side by side
WEB · World English Bible
"Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."
KJV · King James Version
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses care, upon, careth, while the WEB renders these as worries, because, cares. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Peter 5:7 in 1 Peter 5
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Peter 5:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Peter 5. Read the full chapter →
- v.5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- v.6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
- v.7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- v.8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
- v.9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Peter
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- General epistle
- Author
- Peter the apostle
- Date written
- c. 62–64 AD
- Audience
- Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution
- Chapters
- 5
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance.
Setting: Written from "Babylon" (likely a code for Rome).
Key themes: suffering · hope · holiness · identity · submission
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 5:7 contains 11 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Casting all your worries on him
CAYWOH
- 2
because he cares for you.
BHCFY
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Peter 5:7
What does 1 Peter 5:7 say?
1 Peter 5:7 reads: "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." — from the New Testament, 1 Peter (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Peter 5:7 in?
1 Peter 5:7 is in the book of 1 Peter, traditionally attributed to Peter the apostle and written around c. 62–64 AD. 1 Peter is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution. Best known for "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation".
What is 1 Peter 5:7 about?
1 Peter 5:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Anxiety, with related themes including God's Love. Within 1 Peter, 1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Peter 5:7 in WEB and KJV?
1 Peter 5:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Peter 5:7?
1 Peter 5:7 is 11 words in the WEB translation (58 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Peter 5:7?
To memorise 1 Peter 5:7, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Peter 5:7 matter in 1 Peter?
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance. 1 Peter 5:7 sits within this larger story — 1 Peter as a whole emphasises suffering, hope, holiness.
How can I apply 1 Peter 5:7 today?
Many readers use 1 Peter 5:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Peter 5:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Philippians 4:6-7
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which sur…”
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Matthew 6:34
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
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Joshua 1:9
“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.””
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Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the…”
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Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
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Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.””
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Psalms 27:1
“By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
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Psalm 42:11
“Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.”
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Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”
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