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

7by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you. 8Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour. Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering. 10And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11To him belongs the power forever. 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• resistἀνθίστημιanthistēmi · to opposeG436
• stedfastστερεόςstereos · strongG4731
• in the faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• knowing thatεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• afflictionsπάθημαpathēma · sufferingG3804
• are accomplishedἐπιτελέωepiteleō · to completeG2005
• in yourσύsu · youG4771
• brethrenἀδελφότηςadelphotēs · brotherhoodG81
• that are inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the worldκόσμοςkosmos · worldG2889

Cross-references for 1 Peter 5:9

• Luke 4:3The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.”
• Ephesians 4:27Do not give the devil an opportunity.
• Ephesians 6:11Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
• James 4:7So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you.
• Luke 22:32but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
• Ephesians 6:16and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
• 1 Timothy 6:12Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
• Hebrews 11:33Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,
• 1 Peter 1:6This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.
• 1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
• 1 Peter 3:14But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
• 1 Peter 4:13But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.
• John 16:33I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world.”
• Acts 14:22They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you 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