1 Peter 5:6

Therefore humble yourselves beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may lift you up in due time:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

7having cast all your care upon him; because there is a care to him concerning 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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