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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Humble yourselves therefore (ταπεινωθητε ουν). First aorist passive imperative of ταπεινοω, old verb, for which see Mt 18:4. Peter…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Humble yourselves therefore. Be willing to take a low place—a place such as is fitting for you. Do not arrogate to yourselves what does no…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Humble yourselves therefore.—This, too, seems like an amplification of a proverb when we compare it with James 4:10. The …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Christians should, therefore, “humble” (GK 5427) themselves under God’s “mighty hand.” In the OT, God’s hand symbolized discipline ([Reference Exod…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Humble yourselves therefore. We must always bear in mind for what purpose he instructs us to be humble before God, namely, that we may be …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Humble yourselves therefore
Or be you humbled before God, and in his sight; quietly submit to his will; patiently be…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, He will give w…

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