Verse 8

1 Peter 5:8

Geneva Bible

8 Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the deuil as a roaring lyon walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure:
Original Language Text
greek
νήψατε, γρηγορήσατε. ὁ ἀντίδικος ὑμῶν διάβολος ὡς λέων ὠρυόμενος περιπατεῖ ζητῶν ⸀τινα ⸀καταπιεῖν·
English Translation
Be sober, be vigilant. Your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Chapter 5 Context
1 The elders which are among you, I beseech which am also an elder, and a witnesse of the sufferings o... Focus ↗
2 Feede the flocke of God (Elohim), which dependeth vpon you, caring for it not by constraint, but wil... Focus ↗
3 Not as though ye were lords ouer Gods heritage, but that yee may bee ensamples to the flocke. Focus ↗
4 And when that chiefe shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue an incorruptible crowne of glory. Focus ↗
5 Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elders, and submit your selues euery man, one to ano... Focus ↗
6 Humble your selues therefore vnder the mightie hand of God (Elohim), that he may exalt you in due ti... Focus ↗
7 Cast all your care on him: for he careth for you. Focus ↗
8 Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the deuil as a roaring lyon walketh about, seeking whom he...
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethr... Focus ↗
10 And the God (Elohim) of all grace, which hath called vs vnto his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, aft... Focus ↗
11 To him be glory and dominion for euer and euer, Amen. Focus ↗
12 By Syluanus a faithfull brother vnto you, as I suppose, haue I written briefly, exhorting and testif... Focus ↗
13 The Church that is at Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Marcus my sonne. Focus ↗
14 Greete yee one another with the kisse of loue. Peace be with you all which are in Christ Iesus, Amen... Focus ↗
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Book
1 Peter
Chapter
Chapter 5 (14 verses)
Version
Geneva Bible
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