1 Peter 5:6-11

Shepherd the Flock of God

⁶ _x Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, ⁷ _y casting all your anxieties on him, because _z he cares for you. ⁸ _a Be sober-minded; _b be watchful. Your _c adversary the devil _d prowls around _e like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. ⁹ _f Resist him, _g firm in your faith, knowing that _h the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. ¹⁰ And _i after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, _j who has called you to his _k eternal glory in Christ, will himself _l restore, _m confirm, strengthen, and establish you. ¹¹ _n To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1. Cross References
   1 Peter 5:5
   Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
   
2. Cross References
   Psalms 37:5
   Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him, and he will act.
   Psalms 55:22
   Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
   Matthew 6:25
   Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 40:17
   As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!
   
4. Cross References
   1 Peter 1:13
   Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
   
5. Cross References
   Matthew 24:42
   Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
   
6. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:27
   And give no opportunity to the devil.
   Ephesians 6:11
   Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be ...
   Revelation 12:9
   And the great dragon was thrown down, that anci...
   Revelation 12:12
   Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell...
   Job 1:9 - 12
   Then Satan answered the Lord and said, "Does Jo...
   Luke 22:31
   Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have yo...
   2 Corinthians 2:11
   So that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for...
   
7. Cross References
   Job 1:7
   The Lord said to Satan, "From where have you come?" Satan answered the Lord and said, "From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.
   Job 2:2
   And the Lord said to Satan, "From where have you come?" Satan answered the Lord and said, "From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.
   
8. Cross References
   Psalms 22:21
   Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen!
   
9. Cross References
   James 4:7
   Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
   
10. Cross References
    Colossians 2:5
    For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
    
11. Cross References
    Acts 14:22
    Strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
    1 Thessalonians 3:3
    That no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
    2 Timothy 3:12
    Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
    
12. Cross References
    1 Peter 1:6
    In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials.
    
13. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 1:9
    God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
    1 Thessalonians 2:12
    We exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
    1 Timothy 6:12
    Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
    
14. Cross References
    2 Timothy 2:10
    Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
    
15. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:21
    Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
    
16. Cross References
    Luke 22:32
    But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.
    Romans 16:25
    Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
    
17. Cross References
    1 Peter 4:11
    Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies - in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.