1 Peter 5:9

1 Peter 5:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
• New International Version (NIV)Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

Context of 1 Peter 5:9

7casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. 8Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world. 10And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you. 11To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:9 word by word

ᾧ ἀντίστητε στερεοὶ τῇ πίστει εἰδότες τὰ αὐτὰ τῶν παθημάτων τῇ ἐν κόσμῳ ὑμῶν ἀδελφότητι ἐπιτελεῖσθαι.¶Read the interlinear

• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• worldκόσμοςkosmos · worldG2889

Cross-references for 1 Peter 5:9

• Luke 4:3And the devil said unto him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it become bread.
• Ephesians 4:27neither give place to the devil.
• Ephesians 6:11Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
• James 4:7Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
• Luke 22:32but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.
• Ephesians 6:16withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
• 1 Timothy 6:12Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:
• Hebrews 11:33who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
• 1 Peter 1:6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,
• 1 Peter 2:21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:
• 1 Peter 3:14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
• 1 Peter 4:13but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.
• John 16:33These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
• Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 5:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Whom resist - Stand against him, . Though invulnerable, he is not unconquerable: the weakest follower of God can confound and overpower him, if he continue steadfast in the faith - believing on the Son of God, and walking uprightly before him. To a soul thus engaged he can do no damage. The same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren - It is the lot of all the disciples of Christ to suffer persecution. The brotherhood, , the Christian Church…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Whom resist - See the notes at James 4:7. You are in no instance to yield to him, but are in all forms to stand up and oppose him. Feeble in yourselves, you are to confide in the arm of God. No matter in what form of terror he approaches, you are to fight manfully the fight of faith. Compare the notes at Ephesians 6:10-17. Steadfast in the faith - Confiding in God. You are to rely on him alone, and the means of successful resistance are to be found in the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-9Verses 5-9 Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, he will give wisdom, faith, and holiness. To be humble, and subject to our reconciled God, will bring greater comfort to the soul than the gratification of pride and ambition. But it is to be in due time; not in thy fancied time, but God's own wisely appointed time. Does he wait, and wilt not thou? What…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9your brothers: Here, the Greek word adelphoi refers to people, both male and female, who are members of the same family. throughout the world: Persecution was not limited to the churches in Asia Minor. Christians faced persecution in many places, in different ways and with different levels of intensity, wherever the good news about Jesus Christ was preached. Peter reminds his audience of this to comfort them and to encourage them to follow the example of…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. (Lu 4:13; Ep 6:11-17; Jas 4:7.) steadfast--Compare established in the truth," 2Pe 1:12. Satan's power exists only in respect to the unbelieving; the faithful he cannot hurt (1Jo 5:18). Faith gives strength to prayer, the great instrument against the foe (Jas 1:6, &c.). knowing, &c.--"encouragement not to faint in afflictions": your brethren suffer the same; nothing beyond the common lot of Christians befalls you (1Co 10:13). It is a sign of God's favor…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 5:9

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Commandments
• Decision
• Satan
• War

In the dictionaries

• Adversary
• Constraint
• Devour
• Ensample
• Heritage
• Oversight
• Stedfast
• Vigilant
• Witness
• Brotherly Kindness; Brotherly Love

Commentaries on 1 Peter 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings