Devine Scripture

1 Peter 5:8

1 Peter chapter 5 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Context

v.7casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

v.8This passage

v.9whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Titus 2:4

    that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

  • Job 1:6

    Now it came to pass on the day when the sons of God came to present themselves before Jehovah, that Satan also came among them.

  • Romans 13:11

    And this, knowing the season, that already it is time for you to awake out of sleep: for now is salvation nearer to us than when wefirstbelieved.

  • Matthew 4:11

    Then the devil leaveth him; and behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

  • 1 Peter 1:13

    Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

  • James 4:7

    Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.