1 Peter 5:5
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5 In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”[a]
1 Peter 5:5
New International Version
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(B) toward one another, because,
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
James 4:6
New Living Translation
6 And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”[a]
James 4:6
New International Version
6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
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- James 4:6 Prov. 3:34
Proverbs 3:34
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34 The Lord mocks the mockers
but is gracious to the humble.[a]
Proverbs 3:34
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Ephesians 5:21
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Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands
21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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Ephesians 5:21
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Romans 12:10
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10 Love each other with genuine affection,[a] and take delight in honoring each other.
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- 12:10 Greek with brotherly love.
Romans 12:10
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Colossians 3:12
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12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
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Colossians 3:12
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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(A) with compassion, kindness, humility,(B) gentleness and patience.(C)
Philippians 2:3
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3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
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Philippians 2:3
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3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.(A) Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,(B)
Isaiah 66:2
New Living Translation
2 My hands have made both heaven and earth;
they and everything in them are mine.[a]
I, the Lord, have spoken!
“I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts,
who tremble at my word.
Footnotes
- 66:2 As in Greek, Latin, and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads these things are.
Isaiah 66:2
New International Version
2 Has not my hand made all these things,(A)
and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.
Romans 13:14
New Living Translation
14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
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Romans 13:14
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14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ,(A) and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.[a](B)
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- Romans 13:14 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.
1 Peter 4:5
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5 But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead.
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1 Peter 4:5
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5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.(A)
1 Peter 4:1
New Living Translation
Living for God
4 So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin.[a]
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- 4:1 Or For the one [or One] who has suffered physically has finished with sin.
1 Peter 4:1
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Living for God
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body,(A) arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.(B)
Hebrews 13:17
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17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
Isaiah 57:15
New Living Translation
15 The high and lofty one who lives in eternity,
the Holy One, says this:
“I live in the high and holy place
with those whose spirits are contrite and humble.
I restore the crushed spirit of the humble
and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.
Isaiah 57:15
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