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Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.

1 Chronicles 29:11

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

1 Peter 5:6

1 Chronicles 29 (English Standard Version)

8 And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, in the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.
9 Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.
10 Therefore David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: “Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.
12 Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
13 And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.
14 “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.

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1 Peter 5 (English Standard Version)

3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

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Lord, yours is the kingdom, and you are admired as ruler of all.

1 Chronicles 29:11

Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time.

1 Peter 5:6

1 Chronicles 29 (Free Bible Version)

8 Those who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, under the supervision of Jehiel the Gershonite.
9 The people celebrated because their leaders had been so willing to give to the Lord, freely and wholeheartedly. King David was also really delighted.
10 Then David praised the Lord before the whole assembly:
“Praise to you, Lord, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever!
11 Lord, yours is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendor, and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Lord, yours is the kingdom, and you are admired as ruler of all.
12 Riches and honor come from you and you reign supreme. You possess power and might, and have the ability to make people great and to give strength to all.
13 Now our God we thank you, and we praise you and your glorious character.
14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we are able to give as willingly as this? For everything we have comes from you—we are only giving back what you have given us.

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1 Peter 5 (Free Bible Version)

3 Don't be arrogant, lording it over those who have been put in your care, but be an example to the flock.
4 When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a glorious crown that will never fade.
5 Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”
6 Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time.
7 Surrender all your worries to him, because he cares for you.
8 Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
9 Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles.

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