1 Peter 5:5-7
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5 In the same way, you who are younger must be subject to the elders.[a] And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”(A)
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.(B)
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- 5.5 Or of those who are older
1 Peter 5:5-7
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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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