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1 Peter 5:6

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Peter 5:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
1 Peter 5:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Peter 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.
4And when the chief Shepherd shall be manifested, ye shall receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
7casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.
8Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,
9whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Humble yourselves therefore, etc.] Or be ye humbled before God, and in his sight; quietly submit to his will; patiently bear every affliction without murmuring, repining, or replying against him; be still under the rod, and despise not the chastening of the Lord; mourn over sin as the cause, acknowledge your vileness and unworthiness, and stand in awe of his majesty, considering yourselves as under the mighty hand of God a phrase expressive of his omnipotence which cannot be stayed, and it would be madness to oppose it; and which is able to cast down the proud, and dash them to pieces, as well as to exalt the humble. His hand, upon men, in a way of chastisement, presses sore, and, in a way…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“under the mighty hand--afflicting you (Pe1 3:15): "accept" His chastisements, and turn to Him that smiteth you. He depresses the proud and exalts the humble. in due time--Wait humbly and patiently for His own fit time. One oldest manuscript and Vulgate read, "In the season of visitation," namely, His visitation in mercy.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Humble yourselves therefore - Be willing to take a low place - a place such as becomes you. Do not arrogate to yourselves what does not belong to you; do not evince pride and haughtiness in your manner; do not exalt yourselves above others. See the notes at Luke 14:7-11. Compare Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 18:12; Proverbs 22:4; Micah 6:8; Philippians 2:8. Under the mighty hand of God - This refers probably to the calamities which he had brought upon them, or was about to bring upon them; represented here, as often elsewhere, as the infliction of his hand - the hand being that by which we accomplish anything. When that hand was upon them they were not to be lifted up with pride and with a spirit…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The hand of God - Is in all troubles. 1 Peter 5:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Humble: Exo 10:3; Lev 26:41; Kg1 21:29; Kg2 22:19; Ch2 12:6, Ch2 12:7, Ch2 12:12, Ch2 30:11, Ch2 32:26; Ch2 33:12, Ch2 33:19, Ch2 33:23, Ch2 36:12; Pro 29:23; Isa 2:11, Isa 57:15; Jer 13:18, Jer 44:10; Dan 5:22; Mic 6:8; Luk 14:11, Luk 18:14; Jam 4:10, Jam 5:10 the: Exo 3:19, Exo 32:11; Psa 89:13; Co1 10:22 that: Job 36:22; Psa 75:10, Psa 89:16, Psa 89:17; Isa 40:4; Eze 17:21, Eze 21:6; Mat 23:12; Luk 1:52; Jam 1:9, Jam 1:10 in: Deu 32:35; Rom 5:6; Ti1 2:6; Tit 1:3 1 Peter 5:7”
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