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1 Peter 5:8-9 Living for God

8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Cross References for 1 Peter 5:8-9

Revelation 20:2 - He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a tho... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:2

Revelation 12:9 - The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:9

2 Corinthians 2:11 - in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:11

John 8:44 - You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a ... Click to read the verse John 8:44 Click to read the verse John 8:44

Revelation 20:10 - And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast a... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:10

Revelation 12:17 - Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offsp... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:17 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:17

Revelation 2:10 - Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10

1 Timothy 2:15 - But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:15

Acts 5:3 - Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:3 Click to read the verse Acts 5:3

Matthew 25:41 - “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal f... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:41 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:41

1 Peter 4:7 - The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:7

Titus 2:2 - Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in... Click to read the verse Titus 2:2 Click to read the verse Titus 2:2

Luke 21:34 - “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxietie... Click to read the verse Luke 21:34 Click to read the verse Luke 21:34

1 Timothy 2:9 - I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:9

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

Matthew 26:41 - “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:41 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:41

Proverbs 19:12 - A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:12

Luke 21:36 - Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, an... Click to read the verse Luke 21:36 Click to read the verse Luke 21:36

2 Timothy 4:17 - But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be ful... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:17 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:17

Ezekiel 22:25 - There is a conspiracy of her princes within her like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they devo... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:25

Revelation 12:4 - His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth. The dragon stoo... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:4

Hosea 13:8 - Like a bear robbed of her cubs, I will attack them and rip them open. Like a lion I will devour... Click to read the verse Hosea 13:8 Click to read the verse Hosea 13:8

1 Peter 1:13 - Be Holy Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on th... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:13

Acts 10:38 - how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing... Click to read the verse Acts 10:38 Click to read the verse Acts 10:38

Psalms 22:21 - Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save me from the horns of the wild oxen. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:21

Luke 8:33 - When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the stee... Click to read the verse Luke 8:33 Click to read the verse Luke 8:33

1 Timothy 3:11 - In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but tempe... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:11

1 Timothy 3:2 - Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlle... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:2

Psalms 109:6 - Appoint an evil man to oppose him; let an accuser stand at his right hand. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:6

Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:3 Click to read the verse Romans 12:3

Hebrews 11:33 - who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who s... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:33 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:33

Proverbs 20:2 - A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:2

Psalms 17:12 - They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover. Click to read the verse Psalms 17:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:12

Amos 3:8 - The lion has roared— who will not fear? The Sovereign Lord has spoken— who can but prophesy? Click to read the verse Amos 3:8 Click to read the verse Amos 3:8

Daniel 6:24 - At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into t... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:24 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:24

Revelation 3:2 - Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete ... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:2

1 Corinthians 16:13 - Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:13

Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:11

Judges 14:5 - Samson went down to Timnah together with his father and mother. As they approached the vineyard... Click to read the verse Judges 14:5 Click to read the verse Judges 14:5

Job 2:2 - And the Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming ... Click to read the verse Job 2:2 Click to read the verse Job 2:2

Job 1:7 - The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming thro... Click to read the verse Job 1:7 Click to read the verse Job 1:7

Matthew 4:1 - The Temptation of Jesus Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the d... Click to read the verse Matthew 4:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:1

Psalms 7:2 - or they will tear me like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. Click to read the verse Psalms 7:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:2

Joel 3:16 - The Lord will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem; the earth and the sky will tremble. Bu... Click to read the verse Joel 3:16 Click to read the verse Joel 3:16

Hosea 11:10 - They will follow the Lord; he will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will come trem... Click to read the verse Hosea 11:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 11:10

Ephesians 4:27 - and do not give the devil a foothold. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:27 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:27

Proverbs 28:15 - Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:15

Matthew 13:25 - But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:25

Matthew 4:11 - Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Click to read the verse Matthew 4:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:11

Amos 1:2 - He said: “The Lord roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds d... Click to read the verse Amos 1:2 Click to read the verse Amos 1:2

Job 1:6-7 - Job’s First Test One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also ... Click to read the verse Job 1:6-7 Click to read the verse Job 1:6-7

Luke 12:45-46 - But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and he th... Click to read the verse Luke 12:45-46 Click to read the verse Luke 12:45-46

James 4:7 - Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Click to read the verse James 4:7 Click to read the verse James 4:7

Titus 1:8 - Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy... Click to read the verse Titus 1:8 Click to read the verse Titus 1:8

Zechariah 3:1 - Clean Garments for the High Priest Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the... Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:1 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:1

Luke 22:31 - “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. Click to read the verse Luke 22:31 Click to read the verse Luke 22:31

Esther 7:6 - Esther said, “The adversary and enemy is this vile Haman.” Then Haman was terrified before the ... Click to read the verse Esther 7:6 Click to read the verse Esther 7:6

Nehemiah 4:9 - But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:9 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:9

Isaiah 21:8 - And the lookout shouted, “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; every night I stay... Click to read the verse Isaiah 21:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 21:8

Revelation 12:12 - Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, bec... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:12 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:12

Matthew 12:43 - “When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not ... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:43 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:43

Psalms 22:13 - Roaring lions tearing their prey open their mouths wide against me. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:13

Mark 14:34 - “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and kee... Click to read the verse Mark 14:34 Click to read the verse Mark 14:34

Luke 9:39 - A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at... Click to read the verse Luke 9:39 Click to read the verse Luke 9:39

Titus 2:6 - Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. Click to read the verse Titus 2:6 Click to read the verse Titus 2:6

Psalms 17:4 - As for the deeds of men— by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. Click to read the verse Psalms 17:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:4

Psalms 104:21 - The lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. Click to read the verse Psalms 104:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 104:21

Isaiah 50:8 - He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! W... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:8

Revelation 13:2 - The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:2

Amos 3:4 - Does a lion roar in the thicket when he has no prey? Does he growl in his den when he has caugh... Click to read the verse Amos 3:4 Click to read the verse Amos 3:4

Zechariah 11:3 - Listen to the wail of the shepherds; their rich pastures are destroyed! Listen to the roar of t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:3 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:3

Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upr... Click to read the verse Titus 2:12 Click to read the verse Titus 2:12

Mark 14:38 - Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body i... Click to read the verse Mark 14:38 Click to read the verse Mark 14:38

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 - So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Titus 2:4 - Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, Click to read the verse Titus 2:4 Click to read the verse Titus 2:4

Matthew 25:5 - The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. Click to read the verse Matthew 25:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:5

Jeremiah 2:15 - Lions have roared; they have growled at him. They have laid waste his land; his towns are burne... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:15

Jeremiah 51:38 - Her people all roar like young lions, they growl like lion cubs. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:38 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:38

1 Thessalonians 5:6 - So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Matthew 13:39 - and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:39 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:39

Matthew 25:13 - “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Click to read the verse Matthew 25:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:13

1 Peter 4:18 - And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinn... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:18

Ezekiel 19:7 - He broke down their strongholds and devastated their towns. The land and all who were in it wer... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 19:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 19:7

Mark 5:12 - The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” Click to read the verse Mark 5:12 Click to read the verse Mark 5:12

Luke 12:41 - Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?” Click to read the verse Luke 12:41 Click to read the verse Luke 12:41

Mark 4:15 - Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Sata... Click to read the verse Mark 4:15 Click to read the verse Mark 4:15

1 John 3:8-10 - He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginni... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:8-10 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:8-10

Matthew 24:42 - “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:42

Mark 9:20 - So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion.... Click to read the verse Mark 9:20 Click to read the verse Mark 9:20

Mark 13:33 - Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. Click to read the verse Mark 13:33 Click to read the verse Mark 13:33

Luke 11:24 - “When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:24 Click to read the verse Luke 11:24

Matthew 24:48-50 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-50 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-50

Romans 13:11-13 - And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slu... Click to read the verse Romans 13:11-13 Click to read the verse Romans 13:11-13

Isaiah 5:29-30 - Their roar is like that of the lion, they roar like young lions; they growl as they seize their... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:29-30 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:29-30

Isaiah 14:12-13 - How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to th... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:12-13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:12-13