1 Peter 5:9

Bible in Basic English (1941)

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.

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  • Jas 4:7 : 7 For this cause be ruled by God; but make war on the Evil One and he will be put to flight before you.
  • Acts 14:22 : 22 Making strong the souls of the disciples, saying to them that they were to keep the faith, and that we have to go through troubles of all sorts to come into the kingdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 10:13 : 13 You have been put to no test but such as is common to man: and God is true, who will not let any test come on you which you are not able to undergo; but he will make with the test a way out of it, so that you may be able to go through it.
  • Eph 4:27 : 27 And do not give way to the Evil One.
  • Eph 6:11-13 : 11 Take up God's instruments of war, so that you may be able to keep your position against all the deceits of the Evil One. 12 For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities and powers, against the world-rulers of this dark night, against the spirits of evil in the heavens. 13 For this reason take up all the arms of God, so that you may be able to be strong in the evil day, and, having done all, to keep your place.
  • Col 2:5 : 5 For though I am not present in the flesh, still I am with you in the spirit, seeing with joy your order, and your unchanging faith in Christ.
  • 1 Thess 3:3 : 3 So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.
  • 2 Tim 3:12 : 12 Yes, and all whose purpose is to be living in the knowledge of God in Christ Jesus, will be cruelly attacked.
  • 2 Tim 4:7 : 7 I have made a good fight, I have come to the end of my journey, I have kept the faith:
  • 1 Pet 3:14 : 14 But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;
  • 1 Pet 4:13 : 13 But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy.
  • Rev 1:9 : 9 I, John, your brother, who have a part with you in the trouble and the kingdom and the quiet strength of Jesus, was in the island which is named Patmos, for the word of God and the witness of Jesus.
  • Rev 6:11 : 11 And there was given to every one a white robe, and they were ordered to take their rest for a little time, till the number was complete of the other servants, their brothers, who would be put to death, even as they had been.
  • Rev 7:14 : 14 And I said to him, My lord, you have knowledge. And he said to me, These are they who came through the great testing, and their robes have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb.
  • Heb 11:33 : 33 Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,
  • 1 Tim 6:12 : 12 Be fighting the good fight of the faith; take for yourself the life eternal, for which you were marked out, and of which you gave witness in the eyes of all.
  • 1 Thess 2:15-16 : 15 Who put to death the Lord Jesus and the prophets, violently driving us out; who are unpleasing to God and against all men; 16 Who, to make the measure of their sins complete, kept us from giving the word of salvation to the Gentiles: but the wrath of God is about to come on them in the fullest degree.
  • Luke 4:3-9 : 3 And the Evil One said to him, If you are the Son of God, give orders to this stone to become bread. 4 And Jesus made answer to him, It has been said in the Writings, Bread is not man's only need. 5 And he took him up and let him see all the kingdoms of the earth in a minute of time. 6 And the Evil One said, I will give you authority over all these, and the glory of them, for it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone at my pleasure. 7 If then you will give worship to me, it will all be yours. 8 And Jesus in answer said to him, It has been said in the Writings, Give worship to the Lord your God, and be his servant only. 9 And he took him to Jerusalem and put him on the highest point of the Temple and said to him, If you are the Son of God, let yourself go down from here; for it is said in the Writings, 10 He will give his angels orders to take care of you: 11 And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone. 12 And Jesus made answer and said to him, It is said in the Writings, You may not put the Lord your God to the test.
  • Luke 22:32 : 32 But I have made prayer for you, that your faith may not go from you: and when you are turned again, make your brothers strong.
  • John 16:33 : 33 I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble: but take heart! I have overcome the world.
  • Eph 6:16 : 16 And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.
  • 1 Pet 1:6 : 6 You have cause for great joy in this, though it may have been necessary for you to be troubled for a little time, being tested in all sorts of ways,
  • 1 Pet 2:21 : 21 This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:

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    10And 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;

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    4So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;

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    5Who, by the power of God are kept, through faith, for that salvation, which will be seen at the last day.

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    9Say no hard things against one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged; see, the judge is waiting at the doors.

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    2Let it be all joy to you, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort;

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    12Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:

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    7For this cause be ruled by God; but make war on the Evil One and he will be put to flight before you.

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    3So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

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    9For so you have the true end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

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