Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. New Living Translation So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. English Standard Version Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, Berean Standard Bible Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Berean Literal Bible Be humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time, King James Bible Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: New King James Version Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, New American Standard Bible Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, NASB 1995 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, NASB 1977 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, Legacy Standard Bible Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, Amplified Bible Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time, Christian Standard Bible Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, Holman Christian Standard Bible Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, American Standard Version Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; Contemporary English Version Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes. English Revised Version Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; GOD'S WORD® Translation Be humbled by God's power so that when the right time comes he will honor you. Good News Translation Humble yourselves, then, under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good time. International Standard Version Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. Majority Standard Bible Humble yourselves, therefore, under God?s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. NET Bible And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand New Heart English Bible Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; Webster's Bible Translation Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Weymouth New Testament Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time He may set you on high. World English Bible Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbe humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that He may exalt you in good time, Berean Literal Bible Be humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time, Young's Literal Translation be humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that you He may exalt in good time, Smith's Literal Translation Therefore be humbled under the strong hand of God, that he might lift you up) in due measure: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation: Catholic Public Domain Version And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation. New American Bible So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. New Revised Standard Version Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHumble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Aramaic Bible in Plain English Be humbled, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you at the right time. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHumble yourselves, therefore, under the strong hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season. Godbey New Testament Therefore humble yourselves beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may lift you up in due time: Haweis New Testament Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season: Mace New Testament submit yourselves therefore to the divine jurisdiction, that he may exalt you in due time. Weymouth New Testament Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time He may set you on high. Worrell New Testament Be humbled, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due season; Worsley New Testament Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cast Your Cares on Him5Young 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.” 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.… Cross References James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 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.” Philippians 2:5-9 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ... Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Proverbs 22:4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Job 22:29 When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. Treasury of Scripture Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Humble. Exodus 10:3 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me. Leviticus 26:41 And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity: 1 Kings 21:29 Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house. the. Exodus 3:19 And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand. Exodus 32:11 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? Psalm 89:13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. that. Job 36:22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? Psalm 75:10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. Psalm 89:16,17 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted… in. Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 1 Timothy 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. Jump to Previous Beneath Cause Due Exalt God's Good Hand High Humble Humbled Lift Mighty Powerful Proper Right Strong Time YourselvesJump to Next Beneath Cause Due Exalt God's Good Hand High Humble Humbled Lift Mighty Powerful Proper Right Strong Time Yourselves1 Peter 5 1. He exhorts the elders to feed their flocks;5. the younger to obey; 8. and all to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith; 9. and to resist the cruel adversary the devil. Humble yourselves This phrase calls for a voluntary act of humility. In the biblical context, humility is a recurring theme, especially in the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 23:12). The Greek word used here, "tapeinoō," implies a lowering of oneself in terms of pride and self-importance. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of humility before God and others (Philippians 2:3-8). therefore under God’s mighty hand so that in due time He may exalt you Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe author of the epistle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his close relationship with Jesus. 2. Recipients of the Epistle Early Christians scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, facing persecution and trials. 3. God’s Mighty Hand A metaphorical expression representing God's power, authority, and protection over His people. 4. Exaltation The promise of being lifted up or honored by God, often seen as a future hope for believers who endure trials faithfully. 5. Humility A key theme in this passage, emphasizing the attitude believers should have in their relationship with God and others. Teaching Points Understanding HumilityHumility is not self-deprecation but recognizing our dependence on God and valuing others above ourselves. God’s Timing Trust in God's perfect timing for exaltation, understanding that it may not align with our immediate desires or expectations. Living Under God’s Hand Embrace the protection and guidance of God's mighty hand, especially during trials and uncertainties. The Promise of Exaltation Hold onto the hope that God will honor those who faithfully endure and remain humble. Practical Humility Practice humility in daily interactions by serving others, listening actively, and acknowledging our need for God's grace.(6) Humble yourselves therefore.--This, too, looks an amplification of a proverb, when we compare it with James 4:10. The humility here recommended is not merely a submissive bearing of the strokes which it pleased God to let fall upon them, but it was to be shown, as we see in the former verse, in their bearing toward one another. And "the mighty hand of God" is not to be regarded as that which is chastising them, but as the protecting shelter which they are humbly to seek. In due time.--St. Peter probably means, in the day of judgment, which seemed so instant. Verse 6. - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. The Alexandrine Manuscript and some ancient versions add ἐπισκοπῆς, "in the time of visitation," probably from Luke 19:44. For "the mighty hand of God," comp. Deuteronomy 3:24; Luke 1:51. St. Peter was doubtless thinking of the well-remembered words of the Lord, "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Humble yourselves,Ταπεινώθητε (Tapeinōthēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5013: To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate. therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. mighty κραταιὰν (krataian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2900: Strong, powerful, mighty. From kratos; powerful. hand, χεῖρα (cheira) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5495: A hand. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [due] time καιρῷ (kairō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. He may exalt ὑψώσῃ (hypsōsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5312: (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. you. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Links 1 Peter 5:6 NIV1 Peter 5:6 NLT 1 Peter 5:6 ESV 1 Peter 5:6 NASB 1 Peter 5:6 KJV 1 Peter 5:6 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 5:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 5:6 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 5:6 French Bible 1 Peter 5:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) |
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