1 Peter · Chapter 5
1 Peter 5:6 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;"
KJV · King James Version
"Humble yourselves5013 therefore3767 under5259 the mighty2900 hand5495 of God2316, that2443 he may exalt5312 you5209 in1722 due time2540:"
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1 Peter 5:6 in 1 Peter 5
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Peter 5:6 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Peter 5. Read the full chapter →
- v.4 When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.
- v.5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- v.6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
- v.7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- v.8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Peter
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- General epistle
- Author
- Peter the apostle
- Date written
- c. 62–64 AD
- Audience
- Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution
- Chapters
- 5
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance.
Setting: Written from "Babylon" (likely a code for Rome).
Key themes: suffering · hope · holiness · identity · submission
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Peter 5:6
1 Peter 5:6 contains 17 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God
HYTUTM
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that he may exalt you in due time;
THMEYI
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Peter 5:6
What does 1 Peter 5:6 say?
1 Peter 5:6 reads: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;" — from the New Testament, 1 Peter (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Peter 5:6 in?
1 Peter 5:6 is in the book of 1 Peter, traditionally attributed to Peter the apostle and written around c. 62–64 AD. 1 Peter is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Christians scattered across Asia Minor, facing rising persecution. Best known for "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation".
What is the difference between 1 Peter 5:6 in WEB and KJV?
1 Peter 5:6 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Humble yourselves5013 therefore3767 under5259 the mighty2900 hand5495 of God2316, that2443 he may exalt5312 you5209 in1722 due time2540:". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Peter 5:6?
1 Peter 5:6 is 17 words in the WEB translation (92 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Peter 5:6?
To memorise 1 Peter 5:6, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Peter 5:6 matter in 1 Peter?
1 Peter writes to suffering exiles — believers facing social abuse and rising state pressure — and grounds them in their identity as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9). It urges holiness, gentle witness, and unshakable hope because of Christ's resurrection and coming inheritance. 1 Peter 5:6 sits within this larger story — 1 Peter as a whole emphasises suffering, hope, holiness.
How can I apply 1 Peter 5:6 today?
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