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Bible verse
1 Peter 5:6
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
What it means
Humility means trusting God's timing when we would rather rush ahead or grab control. This verse invites us to lower ourselves under His strong and caring hand, sure that He will lift us up at the right moment. We do not have to promote or defend ourselves; we can rest in a Father who sees and honors what is done in quiet faith. Jesus humbled Himself all the way to the cross, and God raised Him high. Follow that path, wait on the Lord, and He will surely raise you too.
1 Peter 5:6 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Peter 5:6 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Peter |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Peter 5 |
| Topic | waiting on god |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- James 4:10
- Luke 14:11
- Proverbs 29:23
- Matthew 23:12
- Luke 18:14
- Luke 1:52
- 2 Chronicles 32:26
- 2 Chronicles 12:12
- 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Isaiah 40:4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Peter 5:6?
It is in 1 Peter, in 1 Peter 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Peter 5:6?
Readers most often set it beside James 4:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:23, Matthew 23:12. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Peter 5:6?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in 1 Peter 5:6, before any of us arrive. We bring you 1 Peter 5:6, waiting on god. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of 1 Peter 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Peter 5:6 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
