1 Peter 5:5

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.

Cross-reference

1 Peter 3:4 Parallel

1 Peter 3:4 emphasizes inner adornment of a gentle spirit, which directly echoes the call here to clothe with humility.

1 Peter 2:17 commands honoring all — echoes the humility toward one another in this verse.

Romans 13:14 commands to 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ,' which encompasses humility, directly paralleling the call to clothe with humility.

Romans 12:10 urges believers to outdo one another in honor, matching Peter's call for mutual submission and humility.

Ephesians 5:21 also commands mutual submission 'in the fear of God,' directly paralleling Peter's identical phrase.

Philippians 2:3 similarly calls for humility and counting others more significant, reinforcing the mutual submission commanded here.

Colossians 3:12 explicitly lists humility among virtues to 'put on,' reinforcing the same command to clothe with humility here.

Hebrews 13:17 commands obedience and submission to church leaders, reinforcing Peter's call for younger believers to submit to elders.

James 4:6 Citation

James 4:6 quotes the same Proverbs passage about God opposing the proud—identical wording and theme of humility.

Jeremiah 13:9 shows God spoiling the pride of Judah—directly echoing the theme that God opposes the proud.

Romans 12:3 Parallel

Romans 12:3 directly commands not to think too highly of oneself, aligning perfectly with the humility and sober judgment urged in this verse.

In Proverbs 29:23, pride brings low but humility gains honor — a direct parallel to the promise of grace for the humble.

John 13:14 Parallel

John 13:14 shows Jesus washing feet as the ultimate model of humility, directly reinforcing the call to clothe yourself with humility toward others.

Isaiah 2:11 Parallel

In Isaiah 2:11, God humbles the haughty and proud — exactly the principle behind 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble'.

Isaiah 5:15 Parallel

In Isaiah 5:15, man is humbled and the haughty brought low — a clear thematic match to the humble receiving grace.

Luke 22:24 Contrast

In Luke 22:24, the disciples' dispute over greatness exemplifies the pride that 1 Peter 5:5 warns against — a contrast to humility.

Luke 18:14 Parallel

In Luke 18:14, Jesus repeats the principle of self-humbling leading to exaltation, directly reinforcing the humility theme of 1 Peter 5:5.

Luke 17:10 Parallel

In Luke 17:10, the parable of unworthy servants models the humble attitude 1 Peter 5:5 commands believers to 'clothe' themselves with.

Luke 16:15 Parallel

In Luke 16:15, Jesus says what is exalted among men is an abomination to God, aligning with 'God opposes the proud' in 1 Peter 5:5.

Luke 14:11 Parallel

In Luke 14:11, Jesus teaches that exalting oneself leads to humiliation, while humility brings exaltation — core to 1 Peter 5:5.

Mark 10:43 Parallel

In Mark 10:43, Jesus teaches that true greatness is through servanthood, directly paralleling the humility commanded in 1 Peter 5:5.

In Proverbs 21:4, pride is labeled as sin — reinforcing that God opposes the proud, a key theme in 1 Peter 5:5.

Jeremiah 50:31 directly states 'I am against you, O proud one'—a clear parallel to God opposing the proud.

In Matthew 26:33, Peter's boastful declaration contrasts sharply with the call to humility in 1 Peter 5:5 — pride that leads to fall.

Ezekiel 28:2 condemns the prince of Tyre for pride—directly parallel to God opposing the proud.

Daniel 4:30 Parallel

Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar's prideful boast—an example of pride that God humbles, paralleling the principle.

Daniel 4:37 Parallel

Daniel 4:37 says God humbles those who walk in pride—a direct parallel to 'God opposes the proud'.

Matthew 23:12 says the humble will be exalted and the proud humbled — directly echoing the principle of God opposing the proud.

Micah 6:8 Parallel

Micah 6:8 commands walking humbly with God, directly reinforcing the call to humility in 1 Peter 5:5.

Matthew 18:4 teaches that he who humbles himself is greatest in the kingdom, directly paralleling the call to humility.

Zephaniah 2:10 says pride brings judgment, echoing the principle that God opposes the proud.

Malachi 3:15 records the wicked calling the arrogant blessed, in contrast to God opposing the proud in 1 Peter 5:5.

Matthew 3:11 shows John the Baptist's humility, saying he is not worthy to carry Jesus' sandals — a model for clothing with humility.

Psalm 94:2 Parallel

In Psalm 94:2, the judge of the earth is asked to repay the proud — directly parallel to 'God opposes the proud'.

In 2 Chronicles 32:25, Hezekiah's pride after blessing brings wrath, a clear case of God opposing the proud.

In 2 Chronicles 33:12, Manasseh humbles himself greatly, and God responds — an example of grace to the humble.

In Nehemiah 9:10, God's signs against Pharaoh's arrogance demonstrate His opposition to the proud.

In 2 Kings 22:19, Josiah's penitent humility leads to God's favor, illustrating the 'grace to the humble' promise.

In 2 Samuel 22:28, David declares God saves the humble and brings down the haughty, mirroring the same principle.

Job 32:6 Parallel

In Job 32:6, Elihu hesitates to speak because of his youth — a direct example of the younger submitting to elders.

Job 40:11 Parallel

In Job 40:11, God challenges Job to abase the proud — directly echoing the theme that 'God opposes the proud'.

1 Timothy 3:6 warns that new converts may become puffed up with conceit, illustrating the danger of pride that God opposes.

Ruth 2:7 Parallel

In Ruth 2:7, Ruth's humble request to glean provides a concrete example of the humility that receives God's grace.

In Deuteronomy 17:20, the king is warned against a proud heart ('lifted up'), directly echoing the warning against pride.

In 2 Chronicles 25:19, the prophet warns Amaziah that his boastful pride will cause his downfall, showing God opposing the proud.

Psalm 101:5 Parallel

In Psalm 101:5, God will not endure the haughty of heart — a strong parallel to opposing the proud.

In Deuteronomy 8:2, God's purpose to humble Israel shows His desire for humility, echoing the call to humble yourself.

Psalm 138:6 Parallel

Psalm 138:6 says God regards the lowly but knows the haughty afar — directly echoes God opposing the proud and giving grace to the humble.

Psalm 149:4 Parallel

Psalm 149:4 says God adorns the humble with salvation — parallel to God giving grace to the humble.

Proverbs 3:34 is the direct source of the quote 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble' used in 1 Peter 5:5.

Galatians 5:26 warns against conceit and provoking others, directly paralleling the command to reject pride and embrace humility.

Proverbs 15:25 says the Lord tears down the proud but maintains the widow's boundaries — echoes opposing proud and helping humble.

In Numbers 12:2, Miriam and Aaron's proud complaint against Moses exemplifies the pride God opposes.

Proverbs 18:12 contrasts haughty hearts (leading to destruction) with humility (leading to honor) — mirrors the proud/humble theme.

1 Timothy 5:1 instructs treating older men with respect as fathers, reinforcing the attitude of humility and submission toward elders.

Exodus 18:11 notes God is greater than those who dealt arrogantly, illustrating God opposing the proud.

Habakkuk 2:4 contrasts the puffed-up proud with the righteous who live by faith — a parallel to God opposing the proud.

Leviticus 19:32 commands honoring the elderly, establishing the OT basis for Peter's instruction that younger submit to elders.

Isaiah 66:2 Parallel

Isaiah 66:2 describes God looking to the humble and contrite, a direct parallel to the humility theme.

Isaiah 65:5 Contrast

Isaiah 65:5 illustrates self-righteous pride, which stands in contrast to the humility commanded here.

Job 29:8 Parallel

In Job 29:8, young men withdrew in respect for Job — illustrating the deference to elders that 1 Peter 5:5 calls for.

Psalm 73:6 Contrast

In Psalm 73:6, pride is a necklace and garment — contrasting with the call to 'clothe yourselves with humility'.

Daniel 11:12 describes a king whose heart was exalted in pride, illustrating how pride leads to downfall — God opposes the proud.

Genesis 32:10 shows Jacob's humble confession of unworthiness, matching the spirit of humility.

Psalm 35:26 Parallel

In Psalm 35:26, those who magnify themselves are to be clothed with shame — paralleling God's opposition to the proud.

In Psalm 119:21, God rebukes the insolent — parallel to God opposing the proud as in 1 Peter 5:5.

1 Corinthians 16:16 calls believers to be subject to fellow workers, complementing the instruction to younger believers to be subject to elders.

In Proverbs 25:7, the wisdom of choosing a lower place teaches humility — echoing the call to clothe yourselves with humility.

Romans 11:20 warns Gentile believers not to be haughty but fear, echoing the same principle that God opposes the proud and calls for humility.

Mark 7:22 Related theme

In Mark 7:22, 'pride' is listed among evil thoughts from the heart, reinforcing why God opposes the proud in 1 Peter 5:5.

Ezekiel 16:49 lists pride as Sodom's sin—showing pride leads to judgment, consistent with God opposing the proud.

Proverbs 15:33 links humility with honor — parallels God giving grace to the humble in 1 Peter 5:5.

Proverbs 8:13 says God hates pride and arrogance — consistent with God opposing the proud in 1 Peter 5:5.

In Ecclesiastes 7:8, the patient spirit is contrasted with the proud spirit — reinforcing that pride is inferior to humility.

Proverbs 6:17 lists 'haughty eyes' among things God hates — parallels God opposing the proud in 1 Peter 5:5.

Ephesians 3:8 displays Paul's self-description as the least of saints, a lived example of the humility that God graces.

Isaiah 9:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 9:9, the people speak in pride and arrogance — an example of the proud attitude God opposes, as cited in 1 Peter 5:5.

Isaiah 16:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 16:6, Moab's pride and arrogance are condemned — illustrating the kind of pride God opposes, consistent with 1 Peter 5:5.

Isaiah 57:15 Related theme

Isaiah 57:15 emphasizes God dwelling with the lowly and contrite, reinforcing the value of humility.

Psalm 10:17 Parallel

In Psalm 10:17, God hears the afflicted and strengthens them — a general parallel to His care for the humble.

Job 29:14 Related theme

Job 29:14 describes being clothed with righteousness, a similar metaphor of donning a virtue, though the virtue here is humility.

Job 22:29 Related theme

Job 22:29 similarly states God saves the humble and opposes the proud, echoing the same principle.

Isaiah 61:10 Related theme

Isaiah 61:10 rejoices in God clothing the believer, whereas here believers clothe themselves with humility—same metaphor, different agent.