1 Peter 5:9-11

Shepherd the Flock of God

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
   James 4:7
   Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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
   
9. 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.