1Peter 5:9 Context. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same MatthewHenry's Commentary on 1 Peter 5:8 Commentary on 1 Peter 5:5-9 (Read 1 Peter 5:5-9) Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, he 1Peter 5:8 In-Context. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that seekingwhom he may devour; this is the end of his walking about: and the like is expressed in the Targum on ( Job 1:7 ) ( 2:2 ) ``and Satan answered before the Lord, and said, from IPeter 5:8 NKJV. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. NKJV: New King James Version. Share. Read I Peter 5. Bible App Bible App for Kids. Verse Images for I Peter 5:8. Compare All Versions: I 1Peter 5:8. ESV Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. NIV Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy NewLiving Translation. 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers[ a] all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. Read full chapter. 1Peter 5:8New International Version. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Read full chapter. KingJames Bible Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: New King James Version RevisedStandard Version. 8 Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who 35YOG.