Chiasm
1 Peter 5:5–11
1 Peter 5:5–112 matched frames
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 5 and be clothed with humility:
- B for God resisteth the proud,
- B' and giveth grace to the humble.
- A' 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
- 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
- 2A. 8 Be sober, be vigilant;
- 2B. because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
- 2A'. 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith,
- 2B'. knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.