1 Peter 5:8 net — Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

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"Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour."

— 1 Peter 5:8, NET Bible

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1 Peter 5 — Context

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In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

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And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand

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by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.

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Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

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Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

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And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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To him belongs the power forever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 5:8 say?
1 Peter 5:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.”
Where is 1 Peter 5:8 in the Bible?
1 Peter 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 5:8.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 5:8 in?
1 Peter 5:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 5:8?
1 Peter 5:8 reads (NET): “Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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