1 Peter 5:5

“Likewise, 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.”

"Likewise, 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." - 1 Peter 5:5
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What does 1 Peter 5:5 mean?

1 Peter 5:5 (KJV) states: "Likewise, 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." This verse from the first epistle of Peter contains a number…

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The Garment of Humility

As we delve into the depths of 1 Peter 5:5, we discover a rich tapestry of wisdom woven with threads of submission, humility, and divine grace. The King James Version presents this verse with profound clarity: "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of…

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A Prayer for Humility and Submission

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart filled with gratitude, acknowledging the wisdom of Your Word as found in 1 Peter 5:5. In this profound verse, You remind us, *"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another…

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1 Peter 5:5 - "Likewise, 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."
1 Peter 5:5-6 - "Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
"Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time." - 1 Peter 5:5-6
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1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 1:5 - "Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."
1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
1 Peter 4:5 - "Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead."
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
1 Peter 5:9 - "Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world."
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 5:13 - "The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son."
1 Peter 5:4 - "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
1 Peter 5:14 - "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen."
1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
1 Peter 5:8 - "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
1 Peter 5:2 - "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;"
"To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." - 1 Peter 5:11
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