1 Peter 5:6

So, be-lowered/humbled under the mighty hand of{the God}, in-which-place he-may-elevate you in to{season},

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Similarly, younger/newer[masculine plural], be-set-under/subjected to{elders}; moreover, all being-set-under/subjected to{one-another}. Tie/wear-on-selves[ref. slave's apron] the humble-prudent-ness, that the God "is-setting-self-against/opposed/contrary to{over-shown/proud/arrogant[plural]}; moreover, is-giving grace/favor to{[the] humble[plural]}."

7toss[ing]-upon upon same the every worry of{you}, that he-is-concerning/caring to{same} about of{you}.

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Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 5:6-8

Humility Recommended. ( a. d. 66.) 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. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Having settled and explained the duty of the pastors or spiritual guides of the church, the apostle comes now to instruct the flock, I. How… Read the whole commentary →

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