1 Peter 5:5-11 - Instructions For Christians

⁵ You younger men must show deference to the elders. And you must all clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but shows mercy to the humble.

⁶ Submit humbly, therefore, to God's mighty hand, so that he may in due time raise you up. ⁷ Throw all your anxiety upon him, for he cares for you.

⁸ Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you. ⁹ Resist him and be strong in the faith, for you know that your brotherhood all over the world is having the same experience of suffering.

¹⁰ And God, the giver of all mercy, who through your union with Christ has called you to his eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while will himself make you perfect, steadfast, and strong. ¹¹ His be the dominion forever. Amen.