6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.


In Context

3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

1st Peter 5:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:6Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the due time;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:6be humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that you He may exalt in good time,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: