1 Peter 5:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honour you when the time comes.

Cross References

2 Kings 22:19

I noticed how sad you were when you read that this country and its people would be completely wiped out. You even tore your clothes in sorrow, and I heard you cry.

2 Chronicles 12:12

Rehoboam turned back to the LORD, and so the LORD did not let Judah be completely destroyed, and Judah was prosperous again.

2 Chronicles 30:11

Only a few people from the tribes of Asher, West Manasseh, and Zebulun were humble and went to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 32:26

Hezekiah and the people later felt sorry and asked the LORD to forgive them. So the LORD did not punish them as long as Hezekiah was king.

2 Chronicles 33:12

While Manasseh was held captive there, he asked the LORD God to forgive him and to help him.

2 Chronicles 33:19

Hozai wrote a lot about Manasseh, including his prayer and God's answer. But Hozai also recorded the evil things Manasseh did before turning back to God, as well as a list of places where Manasseh set up idols, and where he built local shrines and places to worship Asherah.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Manasseh had turned back to the LORD, but Amon refused to do that. Instead, he sinned even more than his father.

2 Chronicles 36:12

He disobeyed the LORD his God and refused to change his ways, even after a warning from Jeremiah, the LORD's prophet.

Job 36:22

God's power is unlimited. He needs no teachers

Psalm 75:10

Our Lord, you will destroy the power of evil people, but you will give strength to those who are good.

Psalm 89:13

You are strong and mighty!

Exodus 10:3

Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the LORD God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

Exodus 3:19

But I know that the king of Egypt won't let you go unless something forces him to.

Exodus 32:11

Moses tried to get the LORD God to change his mind: Our LORD, you used your mighty power to bring these people out of Egypt. Now don't become angry and destroy them.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

Isaiah 2:11

When the LORD comes, everyone who is proud will be made humble, and the LORD alone will be honoured.

Isaiah 40:4

Fill in the valleys; flatten every hill and mountain. Level the rough and rugged ground.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever 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.

Jeremiah 13:18

The LORD told me to tell you that your king and his mother must surrender their thrones and remove their crowns.

Jeremiah 44:10

Even now, your pride keeps you from respecting me and obeying the laws and teachings I gave you and your ancestors.

Ezekiel 17:21

His best troops will be killed in battle, and the survivors will be scattered in every direction. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Ezekiel 21:6

Ezekiel, groan in sorrow and despair so that everyone can hear you.

Daniel 5:22

King Belshazzar, you knew all this, but you still refused to honour the Lord who rules from heaven.

Micah 6:8

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

Matthew 23:12

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.

Luke 1:52

He drags strong rulers from their thrones and puts humble people in places of power.

Luke 14:11

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, “When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.”

Romans 5:6

Christ died for us at a time when we were helpless and sinful.

1 Corinthians 10:22

We would make the Lord jealous if we did that. And we are not stronger than the Lord.

Deuteronomy 32:35

Soon our enemies will get what they deserve— suddenly they will slip, and total disaster will quickly follow.

1 Timothy 2:6

God showed us this at the right time.

Titus 1:3

So, at the proper time, God our Saviour gave this message and told me to announce what he had said.

James 4:10

Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honour you.

James 4:7

Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you.

James 5:10

My friends, follow the example of the prophets who spoke for the Lord. They were patient, even when they had to suffer.