He has brought down the mighty ¹  from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; ² 

Now the believer ¹  of humble means ²  should take pride ³  in his high position. ⁴ 

But God, who encourages ¹  the downhearted, encouraged ²  us by the arrival of Titus.

But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.” ¹ 

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. ¹  Do not be conceited. ² 

In the same way, you who are younger, ¹  be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. ² 

Take my yoke ¹  on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Now I, Paul, appeal to you ¹  personally ²  by the meekness and gentleness ³  of Christ (I who am meek ⁴  when present among ⁵  you, but am full of courage ⁶  toward you when away!) –