1 Peter 5:8-9

Shepherd the Flock of God

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.

1. 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.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 24:42
   Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
   
3. 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...
   
4. 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.
   
5. Cross References
   Psalms 22:21
   Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen!
   
6. Cross References
   James 4:7
   Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.