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1 Peter 5:5-6 KJV
1 Peter · chapter 5 · verses 5–6 · King James Version
5Likewise, 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. 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:1 Peter 5:5-6 · King James Version
1 Peter 5:5-6 in context
3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5Likewise, 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.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Cross references
- James 4:6
- Proverbs 3:34
- Ephesians 5:21
- Romans 12:10
- Philippians 2:3
- Colossians 3:12
- Isaiah 66:2
- Romans 13:14
- James 4:10
- Luke 14:11
- Proverbs 29:23
- Matthew 23:12
Key words (Strong's)
- yourselveshypotassōto arrange under, to subordinate, to subject, put in subjection, to subject one s self…G5293 →
- yourselvestapeinoōto make low, bring low, to level, reduce to a plain, metaph. to bring into a humble…G5013 →
- resistethantitassōto range in battle against, to oppose one s self, resistG498 →
- Likewisehomoiōslikewise, equally, in the same wayG3668 →
- humilitytapeinophrosynēthe having a humble opinion of one's self, a deep sense of one's littleness, modesty…G5012 →
- youngerneosrecently born, young, youthful, newG3501 →
- givethdidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
- elderpresbyteroselder, of age,, the elder of two people, advanced in life, an elder, a senior…G4245 →
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