1 Peter 5:6

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

1 Peter 5:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
ESV
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
NLT
6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
MSG
6 So be content with who you are, and don't put on airs. God's strong hand is on you; he'll promote you at the right time.
CSB
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time,

1 Peter 5:6 In-Context

4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Job 5:11; James 4:10
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