1 Peter 5:5-6

Shepherd the Flock of God

5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. w Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for x "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

6 x Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 20:26 - 27
    It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.
    John 13:4 - 5
    Rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.
    John 13:14
    If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
  2. Cross References
    James 4:6
    But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
    James 4:10
    Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
  3. Cross References
    1 Peter 5:5
    Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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