1 Peter 5:9

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Stand firm against him, strong in your faith; knowing, as you do, that the very sufferings which you are undergoing are being endured to the full by your Brotherhood throughout the world.

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen your Brothers."

John 16:33

I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."

Acts 14:22

Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has come upon you that is not common to all mankind. God will not fail you, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength; but, when he sends the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, so that you may have strength to endure.

Ephesians 4:27

And give no opportunity to the Devil.

Ephesians 6:16

At every onslaught take up faith for your shield; for with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming darts of the Evil One.

Colossians 2:5

It is true that I am not with you in person, but I am with you in spirit, and am glad to see the good order and the unbroken front resulting from your faith in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

So that none of you should be shaken by the troubles through which you are passing. You yourselves know that we are destined to meet with such things.

1 Timothy 6:12

Run the great race of the Faith, and win the Immortal Life. It was for this that you received the Call, and, in the presence of many witnesses, made the great profession of Faith.

2 Timothy 3:12

Yes, and all who aim at living a religious life in union with Christ Jesus will have to suffer persecution;

2 Timothy 4:7

I have run the great Race; I have finished the Course; I have kept the Faith.

Hebrews 11:33

By their faith they subdued kingdoms, ruled righteously, gained the fulfillment of God's promises, 'shut the mouths of lions,'

Hebrews 12:8

If you are left without that discipline, in which all children share, it shows that you are bastards, and not true Children.

James 4:7

Therefore submit to God; but resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 1:6

At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;

1 Peter 2:21

For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

1 Peter 3:14

Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'

1 Peter 4:13

No, the more you share the sufferings of the Christ, the more may you rejoice, that, when the time comes for the manifestation of his Glory, you may rejoice and exult.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, who am your Brother, and who share with you in the suffering and kingship and endurance of Jesus, found myself on the island called Patmos, for the sake of the Message of God and the testimony to Jesus.

Revelation 6:11

Then to each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to rest yet a little longer, till the number of their fellow-servants and of their Brothers who were about to be put to death, as they had been, should be complete.

Revelation 7:14

'My Lord,' I answered, 'it is you who know.' 'These,' he said, 'are they who come through the Great Persecution; they washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb.