1 Peter 5:8

Watch, and be mindful, because your adversary Satana, as a lion, roareth and walketh and seeketh whom he may devour.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

7And all your anxiety cast upon Aloha, because he is careful over you.

9Withstand him then, being confirmed in the faith; and know that upon your brethren also who are in the world, these same sufferings come.

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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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