| Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. | Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. |
| Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. | Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares about you. |
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| Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. | Remain sober and alert, for your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. |
| And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. | After you have suffered for a brief period, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and support you. |
