1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

7having cast all your care upon him; because there is a care to him concerning you.

9whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that it is for you to complete the same sufferings in this world along with your brotherhood.

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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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