1 Peter 5:5-6

“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. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”

"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. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:" - 1 Peter 5:5-6
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What does 1 Peter 5:5-6 mean?

1 Peter 5:5-6: "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. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may…

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The Garment of Humility: A Divine Exaltation

As we delve into the rich depths of 1 Peter 5:5-6, we find a powerful exhortation that challenges our understanding of authority and humility. The verse reads: "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with…

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A Prayer for Humility and Submission to God’s Will

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with a profound sense of reverence and gratitude for Your Word, which guides my path and illuminates my spirit. I turn to the words of 1 Peter 5:5-6, where You instruct us to submit ourselves to those in authority…

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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."
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1 Peter 5:6-7
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1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
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1 Peter 2:5
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2 Peter 1:5-6 - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness."
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 5:6-7 - "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:" - 1 Peter 5:6
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;"
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Isaiah 6:1-5
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."
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1 Peter 5:13 - "The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son."