1 Peter 5:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Young 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.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Likewise{G3668}, ye younger{G3501}, submit yourselves{G5293}{(G5649)} unto the elder{G4245}. Yea{G1161}, all{G3956} of you be subject{G5293}{(G5746)} one to another{G240}, and be clothed{G1463}{(G5663)} with humility{G5012}: for{G3754} God{G2316} resisteth{G498}{(G5731)} the proud{G5244}, and{G1161} giveth{G1325}{(G5719)} grace{G5485} to the humble{G5011}.
KJV with Strongs
Likewise younger men, be subject to elders. And everyone be clothed in humility towards one another because, "יהוה YAHWEH OPPOSES THE PROUD, BUT GIVES FAVOURABLE GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."
The F.O.G
[5] Likewise, younger members, respectfully follow the leadership of your elders. In fact, all of you should serve each other in humility, for as the Scriptures declare, "יהוה opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
In like manner, ye younger, be subject to elders, and all to one another subjecting yourselves; with humble-mindedness clothe yourselves, because God the proud doth resist, but to the humble He doth give grace;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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