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1 Peter 5:6 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

1 Peter 5:6

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4 When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.

5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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

7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”"

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"Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;"

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1 Peter 5:1

"Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed:"

1 Peter 5:2

"shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;"

1 Peter 5:3

"not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock."

1 Peter 5:4

"When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away."

1 Peter 5:5

"Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"

1 Peter 5:7

"casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."

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