1 Peter 5:6
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 Version
be 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 Bible
Be 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 Bible
Humble 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 Testament
Humble 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 Him
5Young 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.

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1 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
The Greek word for "humble" is "ταπεινόω" (tapeinoō), which means to make low or bring oneself to a lower state. In the context of 1 Peter, humility is a voluntary act of submission, reflecting a heart posture that acknowledges one's dependence on God. This humility is not about self-deprecation but about recognizing God's sovereignty and our need for His guidance. Historically, humility was not a celebrated virtue in Greco-Roman culture, which valued honor and status. However, in the Christian context, humility is a foundational virtue, exemplified by Christ Himself (Philippians 2:5-8).

therefore
The word "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding passages, where Peter discusses the importance of humility among believers and leaders within the church. It serves as a logical conclusion, urging believers to adopt humility in response to God's care and the promise of His grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5). This conjunction emphasizes the continuity of thought and the practical application of the theological truths previously discussed.

under God’s mighty hand
The phrase "under God’s mighty hand" evokes imagery of God's power and protection. In the Old Testament, God's "hand" often symbolizes His deliverance and strength (Exodus 13:3, Deuteronomy 5:15). The Greek word for "mighty" is "κραταιός" (krataios), indicating strength and power. This phrase reassures believers that their humility is not in vain; they are under the care of an omnipotent God who is both capable and willing to protect and guide them through life's challenges.

so that in due time
The phrase "in due time" translates from the Greek "ἐν καιρῷ" (en kairō), meaning at the appropriate or appointed time. This suggests that God's timing is perfect, even if it does not align with human expectations. The concept of "due time" encourages believers to trust in God's divine schedule, understanding that His plans are for their ultimate good (Jeremiah 29:11). It is a call to patience and faith, knowing that God will act at the right moment.

He may exalt you
The Greek word for "exalt" is "ὑψόω" (hypsōō), which means to lift up or elevate. This promise of exaltation is contingent upon the believer's humility and submission to God. In a biblical context, exaltation is not about worldly success or recognition but about being honored by God, often in ways that transcend earthly understanding. This exaltation can manifest in spiritual growth, increased influence for God's kingdom, or eternal rewards. It reflects the biblical principle that those who humble themselves will be lifted up by God (Matthew 23:12).

(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.


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