1 Peter 5:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Young people, I have something to say to you too. You should accept the authority of the elders. You should all have a humble attitude in dealing with each other. “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.” Proverbs 3:34

Cross References

James 4:6

But the kindness God shows is greater. As the Scripture says, “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.”

Proverbs 3:34

He will humiliate those who make fun of others, but he is kind to those who are humble.

Ephesians 5:21

Be willing to serve each other out of respect for Christ.

Romans 12:10

Love each other in a way that makes you feel close like brothers and sisters. And give each other more honor than you give yourself.

Philippians 2:3

In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.

Colossians 3:12

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So your new life should be like this: Show mercy to others. Be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

Isaiah 66:2

I am the one who made all things. They are all here because I made them,” says the Lord. “These are the people I care for: the poor, humble people who obey my commands.

Romans 13:14

But be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when people see what you do, they will see Christ. Don’t think about how to satisfy the desires of your sinful self.

1 Peter 4:5

But they will have to face God to explain what they have done. He is the one who will soon judge everyone—those who are still living and those who have died.

Isaiah 57:15

God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and sorry for their sins. I will give new life to those who are humble in spirit. I will give new life to those who are sorry for their sins.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders. Be willing to do what they say. They are responsible for your spiritual welfare, so they are always watching to protect you. Obey them so that their work will give them joy, not grief. It won’t help you to make it hard for them.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show honor to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. And show respect to your leaders. I am the Lord.

1 Peter 4:1

Christ suffered while he was in his body. So you should strengthen yourselves with the same kind of thinking Christ had. The one who accepts suffering in this life has clearly decided to stop sinning.

Psalm 132:9

May your priests be clothed in victory and your loyal followers be filled with joy.

Job 29:14

Right living was my clothing. Fairness was my robe and turban.

Job 22:29

When people are brought down and you ask God to help them, he will rescue those who have been humbled.

Isaiah 61:10

The Lord makes me very happy. I am completely happy with my God. He dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He put the victory coat on me. I look like a man dressed for his wedding, like a bride covered with jewels.

2 Chronicles 6:41

“Now, Lord God, get up and come to your special place, the Box of the Agreement that shows your strength. Lord God, may your priests be dressed with salvation, and may your true followers be happy about these good things.

Psalm 132:16

I will clothe the priests with salvation, and my followers will be filled with joy.

Psalm 138:6

The Lord has the highest place above all others, but he still cares for the humble. Even from there, so high above, he knows what the proud do.

Ezekiel 26:16

Then all the leaders of the countries by the sea will step down from their thrones and show their sadness. They will take off their special robes and their beautiful clothes. Then they will put on their ‘clothes of shaking.’ They will sit on the ground and shake with fear. They will be shocked at how quickly you were destroyed.

Luke 22:26

But you must not be like that. The one with the most authority among you should act as if he is the least important. The one who leads should be like one who serves.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don’t speak angrily to an older man. But talk to him as if he were your father. Treat the younger men like brothers.

1 Peter 3:8

So all of you should live together in peace. Try to understand each other. Love each other like brothers and sisters. Be kind and humble.

Proverbs 25:7

It is much better for the king to invite you to take a more important position than to embarrass you in front of his officials.

Daniel 11:12

The northern army will be defeated, and those soldiers will be carried away. The southern king will be very proud, and he will kill thousands of soldiers from the northern army. But he will not continue to be successful.