1 Peter 5:6-7 King James Version (KJV)
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you
casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].[to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time,
Hebrews 4:15-16 Expanded Bible (EXB)
15 ·For our high priest is able [L For we do not have a high priest who is unable] to ·understand [sympathize with]our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he did not sin.
16 Therefore let us approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, as opposed to a throne of judgment and condemnation]. There we can receive mercy and ·grace [L find grace] to help us ·when we need it [L at the right time].
I was greatly encouraged to read this verse today, that I can come to the throne of God's gracious favour, not to a throne of judgement and condemnation.
condemn also means to
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:
The verb condemn means
to severely punish someone who has committed a crime, or to force someone to suffer:
to be cont..
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you
casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].[to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time,
Hebrews 4:15-16 Expanded Bible (EXB)
15 ·For our high priest is able [L For we do not have a high priest who is unable] to ·understand [sympathize with]our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he did not sin.
16 Therefore let us approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, as opposed to a throne of judgment and condemnation]. There we can receive mercy and ·grace [L find grace] to help us ·when we need it [L at the right time].
I was greatly encouraged to read this verse today, that I can come to the throne of God's gracious favour, not to a throne of judgement and condemnation.
condemn also means to
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:
The verb condemn means
to severely punish someone who has committed a crime, or to force someone to suffer:
to be cont..
