Readings for Lent and Easter

⁶ Humble^(A) yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand^(B) of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,^{[a] 7} casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.^(C)

Conclusion

⁸ Be serious!^(D) Be alert!^(E) Your adversary the Devil^(F) is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. ⁹ Resist him^(G) and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.

¹⁰ Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory^(H) in Christ Jesus, will personally^[b] restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.^{[c] 11} The dominion^[d] belongs to Him forever.^[e] Amen.