1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, stay alert! Because your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is circling you, looking for someone to devour;

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In The King James Version

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

In Context

7casting all your care upon Him, because He does the caring for you.

9withstand him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

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Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 5:6-8

Humility Recommended. ( a. d. 66.) 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 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. Having settled and explained the duty of the pastors or spiritual guides of the church, the apostle comes now to instruct the flock, I. How… Read the whole commentary →

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