1 Peter
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5
1 Peter 5:5 (KJV) speaks to humility, pride, and God's grace — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
James 4:6“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Luke 18:14“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
James 4:10“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
Micah 6:8“For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.”
Psalms 18:27
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 5:5 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 5:5 reads: "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." The verse speaks to humility, pride, and God's grace. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 5:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." is 1 Peter 5:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 5:5?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 5:5 include James 4:6, Proverbs 11:2, and Luke 18:14. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 5:5 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 5:5?
Read 1 Peter 5:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.