1 Peter 5:8-14

8Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.

9Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.

10The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.

11To him be dominion forever. Amen.

12Through Silvanus, a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly in order to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.

14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.