Be sober-minded,(A) be alert.(B) Your adversary the devil(C) is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him,(D) firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.

10 The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory(E) in Christ,[a] will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.[b] 11 To him be dominion[c] forever.[d] Amen.

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  1. 5:10 Other mss read in Christ Jesus
  2. 5:10 Or to a small extent
  3. 5:11 Some mss read dominion and glory; other mss read glory and dominion
  4. 5:11 Other mss read forever and ever

Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.(A) Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.(B) 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,[a] will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.(C) 11 To him be the power[b] forever and ever. Amen.

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  1. 5.10 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus
  2. 5.11 Other ancient authorities read glory and power