1 Peter 5:5

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

Cross References

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he blesses all who are humble with undeserved grace.”

Proverbs 3:34

The Lord sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Ephesians 5:21

Honor Christ and put others first.

Romans 12:10

Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself.

Philippians 2:3

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

Colossians 3:12

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made everything; that's how it all came to be. I, the Lord, have spoken. The people I treasure most are the humble— they depend only on me and tremble when I speak.

Romans 13:14

Let the Lord Jesus Christ be as near to you as the clothes you wear. Then you won't try to satisfy your selfish desires.

1 Peter 4:5

But they will have to answer to God, who judges the living and the dead.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and do what they say. They are watching over you, and they must answer to God. So don't make them sad as they do their work. Make them happy. Otherwise, they won't be able to help you at all.

Leviticus 19:32

I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.

1 Peter 4:1

Christ suffered here on earth. Now you must be ready to suffer as he did, because suffering shows that you have stopped sinning.

Psalm 132:9

Let victory be like robes for the priests; let your faithful people celebrate and shout.

Job 29:14

Kindness and justice were my coat and hat;

Job 22:29

When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers.

Isaiah 61:10

I celebrate and shout because of my Lord God. His saving power and justice are the very clothes I wear. They are more beautiful than the jewelry worn by a bride or groom.

2 Chronicles 6:41

Come to your new home, where we have already placed the sacred chest, which is the symbol of your strength. I pray that when the priests announce your power to save people, those who are faithful to you will celebrate what you've done for them.

Psalm 132:16

Victory will be like robes for the priests, and its faithful people will celebrate and shout.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

Ezekiel 26:16

The kings will step down from their thrones, then take off their royal robes and fancy clothes, and sit on the ground, trembling. They will be so shocked at the news of your defeat that they will shake in fear

Luke 22:26

But don't be like them. The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a servant.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.

Proverbs 25:7

It's better for the ruler to give you a high position than for you to be embarrassed in front of royal officials. Be sure you are right

Daniel 11:12

The king of the south will feel proud because of the many thousands he has killed. But his victories won't last long,