1 Peter 5:6 bbe — For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;

Bible in Basic English

"For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;"

— 1 Peter 5:6, Bible in Basic English

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1 Peter 5 — Context

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Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

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And at the coming of the chief Keeper of the sheep, you will be given the eternal crown of glory.

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And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.

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For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;

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Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.

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Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

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Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.

1 Peter 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 5:6 say?
1 Peter 5:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;”
Where is 1 Peter 5:6 in the Bible?
1 Peter 5:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 5:6.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 5:6 in?
1 Peter 5:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 5:6?
1 Peter 5:6 reads (BBE): “For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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