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1 Peter 5:5-12 Living for God

5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

12 Final Greetings
With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

Cross References for 1 Peter 5:5-12

Ezekiel 28:2 - “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘In the pride of... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:2

Daniel 4:30 - he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:30 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:30

Isaiah 61:10 - I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:10

Habakkuk 2:4 - “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith— Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:4 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:4

1 Peter 2:17 - Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:17 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:17

Leviticus 19:32 - “‘Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:32 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:32

Luke 1:51 - He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmos... Click to read the verse Luke 1:51 Click to read the verse Luke 1:51

Romans 12:10 - Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 12:10 Click to read the verse Romans 12:10

1 Peter 3:8 - Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:8

Isaiah 57:15 - For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15

Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Psalms 94:2 - Rise up, O Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:2

Psalms 10:17 - You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, Click to read the verse Psalms 10:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:17

Ezekiel 16:49 - “‘Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and u... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:49 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:49

Isaiah 65:5 - who say, ‘Keep away; don’t come near me, for I am too sacred for you!’ Such people are smoke in... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:5

Proverbs 8:13 - To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:13

Proverbs 15:25 - The Lord tears down the proud man’s house but he keeps the widow’s boundaries intact. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:25

Genesis 32:10 - I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. I had only my s... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:10

Luke 14:11 - For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Click to read the verse Luke 14:11 Click to read the verse Luke 14:11

Proverbs 6:17 - haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:17

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Nehemiah 9:10 - You sent miraculous signs and wonders against Pharaoh, against all his officials and all the pe... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:10 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:10

Jeremiah 43:2 - Azariah son of Hoshaiah and Johanan son of Kareah and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “Y... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 43:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 43:2

Exodus 18:11 - Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treat... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11

Isaiah 2:11 - The eyes of the arrogant man will be humbled and the pride of men brought low; the Lord alone w... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:11

Proverbs 18:12 - Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:12

Malachi 3:15 - But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly evildoers prosper, and even when they put God t... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:15 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:15

Psalms 119:21 - You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:21

James 4:6 - But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace ... Click to read the verse James 4:6 Click to read the verse James 4:6

Exodus 26:7 - “Make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven altogether. Click to read the verse Exodus 26:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 26:7

Psalms 132:9 - May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy.” Click to read the verse Psalms 132:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:9

Exodus 28:40 - Make tunics, sashes and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them dignity and honor. Click to read the verse Exodus 28:40 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:40

Psalms 132:16 - I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will ever sing for joy. Click to read the verse Psalms 132:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:16

Psalms 149:4 - For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. Click to read the verse Psalms 149:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 149:4

Romans 13:14 - Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the... Click to read the verse Romans 13:14 Click to read the verse Romans 13:14

1 Peter 3:3-4 - Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gol... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:3-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:3-4

Ezekiel 26:16 - Then all the princes of the coast will step down from their thrones and lay aside their robes a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 26:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 26:16

Ezekiel 42:14 - Once the priests enter the holy precincts, they are not to go into the outer court until they l... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 42:14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 42:14

Isaiah 66:2 - Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “This i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:2

Proverbs 21:4 - Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:4

Job 32:6 - So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: “I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I w... Click to read the verse Job 32:6 Click to read the verse Job 32:6

Jeremiah 13:9 - “This is what the Lord says: ‘In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great prid... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:9

Matthew 23:12 - For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:12

1 Timothy 3:6 - He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:6

Psalms 109:18 - He wore cursing as his garment; it entered into his body like water, into his bones like oil. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:18

Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:3

Numbers 12:2 - “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And t... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:2

Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:3 Click to read the verse Romans 12:3

Hebrews 13:17 - Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:17

Matthew 3:11 - “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than ... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:11

Deuteronomy 17:20 - and not consider himself better than his brothers and turn from the law to the right or to the ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:20

2 Chronicles 25:19 - You say to yourself that you have defeated Edom, and now you are arrogant and proud. But stay a... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:19

Zechariah 9:6 - Foreigners will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:6 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:6

Proverbs 29:23 - A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:23

Proverbs 15:33 - The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:33 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:33

Matthew 18:4 - Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:4

Mark 7:22 - greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. Click to read the verse Mark 7:22 Click to read the verse Mark 7:22

John 13:14 - Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. Click to read the verse John 13:14 Click to read the verse John 13:14

Galatians 5:26 - Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:26

Isaiah 5:15 - So man will be brought low and mankind humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled. Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:15

2 Chronicles 6:41 - “Now arise, O Lord God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:41 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:41

Isaiah 16:6 - We have heard of Moab’s pride— her overweening pride and conceit, her pride and her insolence— ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:6

John 9:34 - To this they replied, “You were steeped in sin at birth; how dare you lecture us!” And they thr... Click to read the verse John 9:34 Click to read the verse John 9:34

Proverbs 3:34 - He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:34 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:34

Psalms 71:13 - May my accusers perish in shame; may those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:13

Job 8:22 - Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tents of the wicked will be no more.” Click to read the verse Job 8:22 Click to read the verse Job 8:22

Psalms 35:26 - May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves ... Click to read the verse Psalms 35:26 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:26

Zephaniah 2:10 - This is what they will get in return for their pride, for insulting and mocking the people of t... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:10 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:10

Job 22:29 - When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast. Click to read the verse Job 22:29 Click to read the verse Job 22:29

Job 29:14 - I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban. Click to read the verse Job 29:14 Click to read the verse Job 29:14

Job 29:8 - the young men saw me and stepped aside and the old men rose to their feet; Click to read the verse Job 29:8 Click to read the verse Job 29:8

Titus 2:6 - Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. Click to read the verse Titus 2:6 Click to read the verse Titus 2:6

Psalms 73:6 - Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:6

2 Timothy 3:2 - People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:2

1 Peter 4:1 - Living for God Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1

Proverbs 25:7 - it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before a nobl... Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:7

Isaiah 9:9 - All the people will know it— Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria— who say with pride and arr... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:9

Jeremiah 50:31 - “See, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty, “for your day ha... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:31 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:31

Daniel 11:12 - When the army is carried off, the king of the South will be filled with pride and will slaughte... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:12 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:12

Matthew 20:24 - When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. Click to read the verse Matthew 20:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:24

Luke 22:26 - But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, a... Click to read the verse Luke 22:26 Click to read the verse Luke 22:26

1 Peter 4:5 - But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:5 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:5

1 Corinthians 16:16 - to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work, and labors at it. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16