{Humble yourselves therefore} (	apein(9374)h(8874)e oun). First
aorist passive imperative of 	apeino(935c), old verb, for which see
 Mt 18:4 . Peter is here in the role of a preacher of humility.
"Be humbled." {Under the mighty hand of God} (hupo t(886e) krataian
cheira tou theou). Common O.T. picture ( Ex 3:19  20:33 , etc.).
{That he may exalt you} (hina hups(9373)(8869)). Purpose clause with
hina and first aorist active subjunctive of hupso(935c). Cf.  Lu
14:11  Php 2:9 . {In due time} (en kair(9369)). Same phrase in  Mt
24:45 .