1 Peter
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
1 Peter 5:6
1 Peter 5:6 (KJV) speaks to humility, surrender to God, and God's timing — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
James 4:10“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“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“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 22:4“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 20:27
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 5:6 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 5:6 reads: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:" The verse speaks to humility, surrender to God, and God's timing. 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 5:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:" is 1 Peter 5:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 5:6?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 5:6 include James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5, and Micah 6:8. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 5:6 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 5:6?
Read 1 Peter 5:6 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.