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1 Peter 5:9

WEB

9Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

KJV

9Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

BSB

9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

FBV

9Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles.

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Extra References

James 4:7

7Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.


Acts 14:22

22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.


Ephesians 6:11-13

11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.


1 Peter 2:21

21For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you[+] an example, that you should follow his steps,


1 Corinthians 10:13

13No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.


Ephesians 6:16

16above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.


2 Timothy 3:12

12Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.


1 Timothy 6:12

12Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.


Hebrews 11:33

33who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,


1 Peter 3:14

14But even if you should suffer for righteousnesssake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”