1 Peter 5:9

God's Word

Be firm in the faith and resist him, knowing that other believers throughout the world are going through the same kind of suffering.

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. So when you recover, strengthen the other disciples.”

John 16:33

I’ve told you this so that my peace will be with you. In the world you’ll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter God’s kingdom.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.

Ephesians 4:27

Don’t give the devil any opportunity ⌞to work⌟.

Ephesians 6:16

In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Colossians 2:5

Although I’m absent from you physically, I’m with you in spirit. I’m happy to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that these troubles don’t disturb any of you. You know that we’re destined to suffer persecution.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight for the Christian faith. Take hold of everlasting life to which you were called and about which you made a good testimony in front of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 3:12

Those who try to live a godly life because they believe in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, did what God approved, and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 12:8

If you aren’t disciplined like the other children, you aren’t part of the family.

James 4:7

So place yourselves under God’s authority. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.

1 Peter 1:6

You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.

1 Peter 2:21

God called you to endure suffering because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don’t be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don’t get upset.

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.

Revelation 1:9

I am John, your brother. I share your suffering, ruling, and endurance because of Jesus. I was ⌞exiled⌟ on the island of Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.

Revelation 6:11

Each of the souls was given a white robe. They were told to rest a little longer until all their coworkers, the other Christians, would be killed as they had been killed.

Revelation 7:14

I answered him, “Sir, you know.” Then he told me, “These are the people who are coming out of the terrible suffering. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb.