1 Peter 5:5-11

English Standard Version

⁵Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. ^(A)Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ^(B)“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

⁶^(C)Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, ⁷^(D)casting all your anxieties on him, because ^(E)he cares for you. ⁸^(F)Be sober-minded; ^(G)be watchful. Your ^(H)adversary the devil ^(I)prowls around ^(J)like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. ⁹^(K)Resist him, ^(L)firm in your faith, knowing that ^(M)the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. ¹⁰And ^(N)after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, ^(O)who has called you to his ^(P)eternal glory in Christ, will himself ^(Q)restore, ^(R)confirm, strengthen, and establish you. ¹¹^(S)To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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1 Peter 5:5-11

New International Version

⁵In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves^(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility^(B) toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”^[a]^(C)

⁶Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.^(D) ⁷Cast all your anxiety on him^(E) because he cares for you.^(F)

⁸Be alert and of sober mind.^(G) Your enemy the devil prowls around^(H) like a roaring lion^(I) looking for someone to devour. ⁹Resist him,^(J) standing firm in the faith,^(K) because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.^(L)

¹⁰And the God of all grace, who called you^(M) to his eternal glory^(N) in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,^(O) will himself restore you and make you strong,^(P) firm and steadfast. ¹¹To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.^(Q)