1 Peter
“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
1 Peter 4:19
1 Peter 4:19 (KJV) speaks to suffering with purpose, surrender to God, and trust — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Matthew 26:39“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
Mark 14:36“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 4:19 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 4:19 reads: "Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator." The verse speaks to suffering with purpose, surrender to God, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 4:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator." is 1 Peter 4:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 4:19?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 4:19 include Matthew 26:39, Mark 14:36, and Proverbs 3:5. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 4:19 deepens the theme of suffering with purpose.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 4:19?
Read 1 Peter 4:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.