1Peter 5:8 In-Context. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Thedevil can be and should be resisted. Resist (antistēte means “withstand,” used also in James 4:7, cf. antidikos, “enemy” in 1 Peter 5:8). It is a term of defense rather than attack. Christians may stand firm against Satan only if they depend wholly on Christ, standing firm in the faith (cf. v. 12; Col. 2:5). Peter also encouraged
CastYour Cares on Him 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your
811 Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever.
ResourcesHebrew/Greek Your Content 1 Peter 5:6-8 New International Version 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7
Itmeans being aware of God and wanting to live according to His commands. Becoming like God means imitating Him, loving what God loves and hating what He hates.Earlier, in 2 Peter 1:3, Peter said that God has given us an understanding of what being like God looks like. Writing to Timothy, Paul advised him to pursue godliness
1Peter 5:6-8. 6 So be content with who you are, and don't put on airs. God's strong hand is on you; he'll promote you at the right time. 7 Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you. 8 Keep a cool head.
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