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,

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”[a](C)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.(D) Cast all your anxiety on him(E) because he cares for you.(F)

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  1. 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34

In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with[a] humility toward one another, because

God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble.[b](A)

Conclusion

Humble(B) yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand(C) of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.(D)

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  1. 5:5 Or you tie around yourselves
  2. 5:5 Pr 3:34 LXX