1 Peter 5:5

God's Word

Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:41

“Now arise, and come to your resting place, Lord God— you and the ark of your power. Clothe your priests, Lord God, with salvation. Let your godly ones rejoice in what is good.

Job 22:29

When others are discouraged, you will say, ‘Cheer up!’ Then he will save the humble person.

Job 29:14

I put on righteousness, and it was my clothing. I practiced justice, and it was my robe and my turban.

Psalm 132:16

I will clothe its priests with salvation. Then its godly ones will sing joyfully.

Psalm 132:9

Clothe your priests with righteousness. Let your godly ones sing with joy.

Psalm 138:6

Even though the Lord is high above, he sees humble people ⌞close up⌟, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.

Proverbs 25:7

because it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.

Proverbs 3:34

When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Isaiah 61:10

I will find joy in the Lord. I will delight in my God. He has dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He has wrapped me in the robe of righteousness like a bridegroom with a priest’s turban, like a bride with her jewels.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made all these things. “That is why all these things have come into being,” declares the Lord. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry ⌞for their sins⌟ and who tremble at my word.

Ezekiel 26:16

Then the princes from the coast will come down from their thrones. They will remove their robes and take off their embroidered clothes. Dressed in terror, they will sit on the ground. They will tremble constantly and be shocked at you.

Daniel 11:12

When that army is captured, the southern king will become conceited. Although he will dominate tens of thousands of people, he will not always be strong.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the Lord.

Luke 22:26

But you’re not going to be that way! Rather, the greatest among you must be like the youngest, and your leader must be like a servant.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

Romans 13:14

Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your corrupt nature.

Ephesians 5:21

Place yourselves under each other’s authority out of respect for Christ.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.

Colossians 3:12

As holy people whom God has chosen and loved, be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

1 Timothy 5:1

Never use harsh words when you correct an older man, but talk to him as if he were your father. Talk to younger men as if they were your brothers,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and accept their authority. They take care of you because they are responsible for you. Obey them so that they may do this work joyfully and not complain about you. (Causing them to complain would not be to your advantage.)

James 4:6

But God shows us even more kindness. Scripture says, “God opposes arrogant people, but he is kind to humble people.”

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble.

1 Peter 4:1

Since Christ has suffered physically, take the same attitude that he had. (A person who has suffered physically no longer sins.)

1 Peter 4:5

They will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead.