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All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, &#8220God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_peter/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/esv/1_peter/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Likewise, younger ones, be subject to your elders. And all, gird on humility one to another, because, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/kjv/1_peter/5.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT HE GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. <a href="/nasb/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. <a href="/lsb/1_peter/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. <a href="/amp/1_peter/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], BUT HE GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. <a href="/csb/1_peter/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/asv/1_peter/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Likewise, 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. <a href="/cev/1_peter/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble." <a href="/erv/1_peter/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Likewise, 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. <a href="/gwt/1_peter/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the same way you younger people must submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but shows favor to the humble." <a href="/isv/1_peter/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/msb/1_peter/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility, being subject to one another, because, ?God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.? <a href="/net/1_peter/5.htm">NET Bible</a> In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/wbt/1_peter/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. <a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/web/1_peter/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In like manner, you young [ones], be subject to elders, and all subjecting yourselves to one another; clothe yourselves with humble-mindedness, because God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble; <a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Likewise, younger ones, be subject to your elders. And all, gird on humility one to another, because, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." <a href="/ylt/1_peter/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In like manner, ye younger, be subject to elders, and all to one another subjecting yourselves; with humble-mindedness clothe yourselves, because God the proud doth resist, but to the humble He doth give grace; <a href="/slt/1_peter/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Likewise, ye younger, be subjected to the elders. And all being subject to one another, be wrapped up in humility: for God opposes the proud, and gives grace to the humble.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another, for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace. <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: “God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you too, young people, submit yourselves to your elders; and clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And you younger men, submit to your Elders and be closely garbed with humility of mind toward each, because God is opposed to those who are proud and he gives grace to the humble.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Likewise, you younger, be in subjection to the older: do you all indeed be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the lowly. <a href="/godbey/1_peter/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. <a href="/haweis/1_peter/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly. <a href="/mace/1_peter/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble." <a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Likewise, ye younger, be subject to the elder; yea, all of you gird on the lowly mind to serve one another; because "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the lowly." <a href="/worsley/1_peter/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Likewise ye younger, be subject to the elder; and all of you behaving with due submission one to another, be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, but sheweth favor to the humble. <a href="/parallel/1_peter/5-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=926" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Cast Your Cares on Him</a> 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 5<a href="/greek/3501.htm" title="3501: neōteroi (Adj-VMP-C) -- (a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh. ">Young men,</a> <a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: Homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">in the same way,</a> <a href="/greek/5293.htm" title="5293: hypotagēte (V-AMP-2P) -- From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.">submit yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterois (Adj-DMP-C) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">to your elders.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-VMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all of you,</a> <a href="/greek/1463.htm" title="1463: enkombōsasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To clothe oneself (originally: To tie round in a knot). ">clothe yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5012.htm" title="5012: tapeinophrosynēn (N-AFS) -- Humility, lowliness of mind, modesty. From a compound of tapeinos and the base of phren; humiliation of mind, i.e. Modesty.">with humility</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlois (RecPro-DMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">toward one another,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/498.htm" title="498: antitassetai (V-PIM-3S) -- From anti and the middle voice of tasso; to range oneself against, i.e. Oppose.">opposes</a> <a href="/greek/5244.htm" title="5244: hyperēphanois (Adj-DMP) -- Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty.">the proud,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">gives</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/5011.htm" title="5011: tapeinois (Adj-DMP) -- Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated.">to the humble.”</a> 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a> He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Ephesians 5:21</a> Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a> For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a> I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a> Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers, <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1-2</a> Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, / to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a> For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:16</a> to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.ye.<a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a> Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.<a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.all.<a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">1 Peter 4:1,5</a> Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; … <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;<a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Ephesians 5:21</a> Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.be clothed.<a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3,4</a> Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; … <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">2 Chronicles 6:41</a> Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.<a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.God.<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.<a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a> When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.giveth.<a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.<a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/5-2.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Older</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Opposed</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Opposes</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Resisteth</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Resists</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-5.htm">Submissive</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Submit</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-13.htm">Young</a> <a href="/titus/2-6.htm">Younger</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Older</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Opposed</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Opposes</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Resisteth</a> <a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Resists</a> <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/genesis/14-4.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-24.htm">Submissive</a> <a href="/genesis/16-9.htm">Submit</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-8.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_john/2-13.htm">Young</a> <a href="/genesis/9-24.htm">Younger</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 5</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">He exhorts the elders to feed their flocks;</a> 5. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">the younger to obey;</a> 8. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">and all to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith;</a> 9. <a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">and to resist the cruel adversary the devil.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. This phrase emphasizes the importance of submission within the Christian community, particularly for younger members. The call for young men to submit to their elders reflects a broader biblical principle of respecting authority and learning from those with more experience. In the cultural context of the early church, elders were often leaders or overseers within the community, responsible for guiding and teaching. This submission is not about blind obedience but about a willingness to learn and grow under the guidance of those who are spiritually mature. The phrase "in the same way" connects this instruction to previous exhortations in the letter, where submission is a recurring theme (<a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-3</a>:7). This reflects a broader biblical pattern of mutual submission within the body of Christ, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Ephesians 5:21</a>.And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, The imagery of clothing oneself with humility suggests an intentional and visible adoption of a humble attitude. In the Greco-Roman world, clothing was a significant marker of identity and status. By using this metaphor, the text encourages believers to make humility a defining characteristic of their interactions. Humility is a central Christian virtue, exemplified by Jesus Christ, who humbled Himself by taking on human form and serving others (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). This call to humility is not just for young men but for all members of the community, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and service. The concept of humility is counter-cultural, both in the ancient world, where honor and status were highly valued, and in many modern contexts.because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” This phrase is a quotation from <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>, highlighting a timeless biblical principle. The opposition of God to the proud underscores the seriousness of pride as a sin. Pride is often seen as the root of other sins, leading individuals to rely on their own strength and wisdom rather than on God. In contrast, humility opens the way for God's grace, as it acknowledges dependence on Him. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, including in <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, reinforcing the idea that God's favor rests on those who recognize their need for Him. The promise of grace to the humble is a powerful encouragement for believers to adopt a posture of humility, trusting that God will lift them up in due time (<a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who authored this epistle, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian communities. 2. <a href="/topical/y/younger_believers.htm">Younger Believers</a> Refers to those who are younger in age or perhaps in faith, instructed to submit to their elders. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a> Leaders within the church community, responsible for guiding and shepherding the flock. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate authority who opposes pride and bestows grace upon the humble. 5. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, facing various trials and needing encouragement in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_submission.htm">The Importance of Submission</a> Submission is a key aspect of Christian living, reflecting a heart that is willing to learn and grow under the guidance of those more mature in faith. <a href="/topical/c/clothing_ourselves_with_humility.htm">Clothing Ourselves with Humility</a> Just as clothing is essential for daily life, humility should be an integral part of our spiritual attire, influencing our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Pride sets us against God, as it elevates self above others and even above God’s authority. Recognizing and repenting of pride is crucial for spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/r/receiving_god's_grace.htm">Receiving God’s Grace</a> Humility opens the door to God’s grace, enabling us to receive His blessings and strength in our weaknesses. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Living in humility fosters a healthy community where believers support and hold each other accountable, reflecting Christ’s love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'washing_by_the_word'_mean.htm">What does 'God gives grace to the humble' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what's_in_the_old_testament_canon.htm">What does 'God opposes the proud' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_conquer_my_pride.htm">How can I conquer my pride?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_wisely_use_your_resources.htm">How do you wisely use your given resources?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Likewise, ye younger.--Self-submission has been, at least tacitly, inculcated upon the pastors in <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm" title="Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.">1Peter 5:3</a>; so the writer can say "likewise" in turning to the rest. In comparison with the presbyters or elders, the lay people are styled "younger," or "juniors;" although in point of natural age, or of baptismal seniority, they might be the older. So our Lord addresses His disciples (according to the rabbinical fashion) as "children," though there is good reason to suppose that several were older than Himself; and St. Paul, in the same way, called all the Corinthian Christians his "sons." This seems to be the most natural interpretation of the word; for it was undoubtedly in respect of the supposed juniority of the whole of the lay people that their rulers received the name of "presbyters." Otherwise there is nothing against the interpretation which makes "ye younger to be an address to those who held inferior offices in the Church, such as deacons, catechists, readers, and the like (<a href="/acts/5-6.htm" title="And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.">Acts 5:6</a>; <a href="/acts/5-10.htm" title="Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.">Acts 5:10</a>). The danger of any insubordination of the laity or inferior clergy against the priesthood at such a crisis was very obvious.Yea, all of you.--Here the true text strikes out the words "be subject and," so that the clause will run, Yea, all of you be clothed with humility one to another. Not only mutual complaisance between rulers on the one hand and ruled on the other, but clergy to clergy and laity to laity are to behave with the same self-suppression.Be clothed with humility.--The Greek verb is a rare and curious one. It means properly, "tie yourselves up in humility." Humility is to be gathered tight round about us like a cloak, and tied up so that the wind may not blow it back, nor the rain beat inside it. But there is a still further and more delicate shade of meaning in the word. There was a peculiar kind of cape, well known by a name taken from this verb (we might call it a "tie-up"), and this kind of cape was worn by slaves, and by no others. It was a badge of servitude. Thus St. Peter bids them all gird themselves for one another in a slave's "tie-up" of humility. None are to be masters in the Church of Christ. And the humility is to be the very first thing noticed about them, their outward mark and sign.For God resisteth the proud.--The exhortation to mutual self-submission is reinforced by a quotation of a well-known proverb. The proverb is based on the LXX. translation of <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm" title="Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.">Proverbs 3:34</a>; but as it differs somewhat from both the Hebrew and the Greek of that passage, and is found word for word in <a href="/james/4-6.htm" title="But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.">James 4:6</a>, we may probably give the same account of it as of the other proverb quoted in <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm" title="And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.">1Peter 4:8</a>, where see Note. A sad calamity for Christians under persecution, suddenly to find God Himself in array on the enemy's side! (such is the meaning of "resisteth"); and this is what they would find, if they went against discipline. On the other hand, if they were submissive, He would bestow "grace" upon them; here again, perhaps, not in the strict theological sense, but in that of "favour." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Is St. Peter still using the last word in its official sense? or is he passing to its ordinary meaning? It seems impossible to answer the question with certainty. Some think that the word νεώτεροι, younger, had also acquired an official meaning, and that it is used here, and in <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Acts 5:6</a> of assistant-ministers who were employed to help the presbyters and apostles. Others think that it had a meaning nearly equivalent to our "laity" as distinguished from the presbyters. But, on the whole, it seems more natural to suppose that the word "elder," when once used, led St. Peter on from one meaning to another, and that here he is simply speaking of the respect due to age (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a>). Yea, all of you be subject one to another. The word ὑποτασσόμενοι, rendered "be subject," is omitted in the most ancient manuscripts. If their reading is adopted, the dative, ἀλλήλοις, "one to another," may be taken either with the previous clause," Submit yourselves unto the elder; yea, all of you, to one another;" or with that which follows, "Be clothed with humility one towards another." And be clothed with humility. The word rendered "be clothed" ἐγκοβώσασθε occurs here only, and is a remarkable word. It is derived from κόμβος, a knot or band; the corresponding noun. ἐγκόμβωμα, was the name of an apron worn by slaves, which was tied round them when at work, to keep their dress clean. The word seems to teach that humility is a garment which must be firmly fastened on and bound closely round us. The association of the slave's apron seems also to suggest that Christians should be ready to submit to the humblest works of charity for others, and to point back to the lowliness of the Lord Jesus, when he girded himself, and washed the feet of his apostles (<a href="/john/13-4.htm">John 13:4</a>). It may be noticed that the Greek word for "humility" ταπεινοφροσύνη is used only by St. Paul, except in this place. For God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. St. Peter is quoting from the Septuagint Version of <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a>, without marks of quotation, as in other places. St. James quotes the same passage (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>), and with the same variation, substituting "God" for "Lord," as St. Peter does. The Greek word for "resisteth ἀντιτάσσεται is a strong one: God rangeth himself as with an army against the haughty. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/5-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Young men, νεώτεροι (neōteroi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_3501.htm">Strong's 3501: </a> (a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh. in the same way, Ὁμοίως (Homoiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly. submit yourselves ὑποτάγητε (hypotagēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5293.htm">Strong's 5293: </a> From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. to [your] elders. πρεσβυτέροις (presbyterois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. all [of you], πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. clothe yourselves ἐγκομβώσασθε (enkombōsasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1463.htm">Strong's 1463: </a> To clothe oneself (originally: To tie round in a knot). with humility ταπεινοφροσύνην (tapeinophrosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> Humility, lowliness of mind, modesty. From a compound of tapeinos and the base of phren; humiliation of mind, i.e. Modesty. toward one another, ἀλλήλοις (allēlois) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. because, ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. “God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. opposes ἀντιτάσσεται (antitassetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_498.htm">Strong's 498: </a> From anti and the middle voice of tasso; to range oneself against, i.e. Oppose. [the] proud, ὑπερηφάνοις (hyperēphanois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5244.htm">Strong's 5244: </a> Proud, arrogant, disdainful. From huper and phaino; appearing above others, i.e. haughty. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. gives δίδωσιν (didōsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. grace χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. to [the] humble.” ταπεινοῖς (tapeinois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5011.htm">Strong's 5011: </a> Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). 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