John Bengel Commentary - 1 Peter 5:6

John Bengel Commentary - 1 Peter 5:6 - 5:6

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John Bengel Commentary - 1 Peter 5:6 - 5:6

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5:3 - 5:3
5:4 - 5:4
5:5 - 5:5
5:6 - 5:6
5:7 - 5:7
5:8 - 5:8
5:9 - 5:9
5:10 - 5:10
5:11 - 5:11
5:12 - 5:12
5:13 - 5:13
5:14 - 5:14

1Pe 5:6. Κραταιὰν χεῖρα, the powerful hand) The hand of God establishes different ranks; He depresses the proud, and exalts the humble. He who is subject to the ordinances of man for the Lord’s sake, ch. 1Pe 2:13, submits himself also to the Lord Himself. Comp. Rom 13:2.-ἐν καιρῷ, in due time) at the befitting time. Comp. ὀλίγον, 1Pe 5:10. Peter often looks to the day of judgment.