1 Peter 5:5-7
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5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. (A)Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for (B)“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 (C)Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 (D)casting all your anxieties on him, because (E)he cares for you.
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1 Peter 5:5-7
International Standard Version
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5 In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders.[a] All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because:
“God opposes the arrogant,
but gives grace to the humble.”[b]
6 Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. 7 Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.
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- 1 Peter 5:5 Or to those who are older
- 1 Peter 5:5 Cf. Prov 3:34 (LXX)
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