1 Peter 5:6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due…”

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Humble your selues therefore vnder the mightie hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

be humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that you He may exalt in good time,

Bible in Basic English

For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;

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Cross references

“Humble”

James 4:10 Luke 14:11 Proverbs 29:23 Luke 18:14 2 Chronicles 32:26 2 Chronicles 12:12

James 4:10 · BSB

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Luke 14:11 · BSB

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Proverbs 29:23 · BSB

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Luke 18:14 · BSB

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

2 Chronicles 32:26 · BSB

Then Hezekiah humbled the pride of his heart—he and the people of Jerusalem—so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.

2 Chronicles 12:12 · BSB

Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah.

“the”

Psalm 89:13 Exodus 3:19 Exodus 32:11 1 Corinthians 10:22

Psalm 89:13 · BSB

Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted.

Exodus 3:19 · BSB

But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.

Exodus 32:11 · BSB

But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?

1 Corinthians 10:22 · BSB

Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?

“that”

Matthew 23:12 Luke 1:52 Isaiah 40:4 Psalm 75:10 Ezekiel 17:21 Job 36:22

Matthew 23:12 · BSB

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Luke 1:52 · BSB

He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.

Isaiah 40:4 · BSB

Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain.

Psalm 75:10 · BSB

“All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”

Ezekiel 17:21 · BSB

All his choice troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.’

Job 36:22 · BSB

Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?

“in”

Romans 5:6 Deuteronomy 32:35 1 Timothy 2:6 Titus 1:3

Romans 5:6 · BSB

For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Deuteronomy 32:35 · BSB

Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

1 Timothy 2:6 · BSB

who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

Titus 1:3 · BSB

In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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