^{8 Ref} Be sober, vigilant, because your opponent the devil, as a roaring lion, doth walk about, seeking whom he may swallow up,

^{9 Ref} whom resist, stedfast in the faith, having known the same sufferings to your brotherhood in the world to be accomplished.

^{10 Ref} And the God of all grace, who did call you to His age-during glory in Christ Jesus, having suffered a little, Himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle `you';

^{8 Ref} Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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

^{10 Ref} But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

^{8 Ref} Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

^{9 Ref} Do not give way to him but be strong in your faith, in the knowledge that your brothers who are in the world undergo the same troubles.

^{10 Ref} And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;