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1 Peter 5:5
New Catholic Bible
1 Peter 5:5
New Catholic Bible
Humility and Firm Faith.[a] 5 In the same way, you who are younger must be submissive to those who are older. And all of you should clothe yourselves with humility in your relationships with one another, for
“God opposes the proud,
but he gives grace to the humble.”
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Nothing is more opposed to the Gospel than pretense and pride; hence this Letter insists on attitudes of submissiveness. It also recommends that Christians remain steadfast in the spiritual combat—which is more difficult to do in this context of threats—in order to achieve true victory. It is from God himself that believers await the courage. You who are younger: these may simply be the faithful distinguished from their leaders.
1 Peter 5:5
New International Version
1 Peter 5:5
New International Version
5 In 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,
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
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