1 Peter 5:9

Conservative English Version

But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are.

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But Simon, I have prayed that your faith will be strong. And when you have come back to me, help the others."

John 16:33

I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, "We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom."

1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.

Ephesians 4:27

and don't give the devil a chance.

Ephesians 6:16

Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Colossians 2:5

Even though I am not with you, I keep thinking about you. I am glad to know that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

We didn't want any of you to be discouraged by all these troubles. You knew we would have to suffer,

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight a good fight for the faith and claim eternal life. God offered it to you when you clearly told about your faith, while so many people listened.

2 Timothy 3:12

Anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.

Hebrews 11:33

Their faith helped them conquer kingdoms, and because they did right, God made promises to them. They closed the jaws of lions

Hebrews 12:8

God corrects all of his children, and if he doesn't correct you, then you don't really belong to him.

James 4:7

Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you.

1 Peter 1:6

On that day you will be glad, even if you have to go through many hard trials for a while.

1 Peter 2:21

After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you.

1 Peter 3:14

Even if you have to suffer for doing good things, God will bless you. So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do.

1 Peter 4:13

Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.

Revelation 1:9

I am John, a follower together with all of you. We suffer because Jesus is our king, but he gives us the strength to endure. I was sent to Patmos Island, because I had preached God's message and had told about Jesus.

Revelation 6:11

Then each of those who had been killed was given a white robe and told to rest for a little while. They had to wait until the complete number of the Lord's other servants and followers would be killed.

Revelation 7:14

"Sir," I answered, "you must know." Then he told me: "These are the ones who have gone through the great suffering. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and have made them white.