1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
American Standard Version (ASV)
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
What this verse means
Humble yourself under God's hand now; the exalting has a due time, and it is His to schedule.
A short prayer
Lord, I humble myself under Your mighty hand. Exalt me in Your due time — I can wait.
Read in context — 1 Peter 5
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5Likewise, 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.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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