1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
What it says
The devil is resisted by standing firm in faith and remembering the shared sufferings of the worldwide brotherhood.
What it is doing
This verse closes the section by locating resistance in faith and solidarity.
In context
5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.