1 Peter 5:9

whom resist, stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are endured by your brethren in the world.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

In Context

8Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

10But may the God of all grace, who hath called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a little while, make you perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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Cross References

Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 4:27and give not the devil room to ensnare you.

Ephesians 6:16over all taking the shield of faith, whereby ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:

1 Thessalonians 2:15who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; who are displeasing to God, and contrary to all men:

1 Timothy 6:12Maintain the glorious combat of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which thou hast been called, and hast made a good profession before many witnesses.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 5:9-10

Sobriety and Vigilance Enjoined. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. Here the apostle does three things:— I. He shows them their danger from an enemy more cruel and restless than even the worst of men, whom he describes, 1. By his characters and names. (1.) He is an adversary: " That… Read the whole commentary →

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