1 Peter 5:9
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Cross-reference
1 Peter 4:13 rejoices in sharing Christ's sufferings, linking to the 'same kind of sufferings' Peter mentions.
1 Peter 3:14 blesses those who suffer for righteousness, reinforcing the encouragement to not fear in trials.
1 Peter 2:21 calls believers to follow Christ's example of suffering, the same context of enduring for faith.
1 Peter 1:6 earlier in the same letter speaks of rejoicing despite various trials, directly connecting to this call to endure.
In 1 Peter 4:12, suffering is a fiery ordeal for testing — precisely the kind of suffering that fellow believers worldwide experience, as noted here.
In 1 Timothy 6:12, Paul urges fighting the good fight of faith, echoing the call to resist and stand firm amid suffering.
Revelation 1:9 shows John as a fellow companion in suffering and endurance, mirroring the solidarity with brethren worldwide.
James 4:7 gives the same command: 'Resist the devil, and he will flee from you' — a nearly identical instruction to stand firm against him.
2 Timothy 4:7 describes keeping the faith through the race, paralleling the endurance required in suffering.
2 Timothy 3:12 declares that all who live godly will be persecuted, reinforcing the universal nature of suffering for believers.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 states that trials are destined for believers, directly echoing the idea that suffering is a common experience among brethren.
Ephesians 6:16 uses the same 'shield of faith' imagery to resist the evil one, reinforcing Peter's call to stand firm in faith.
Ephesians 6:11-13 expands on resisting the devil by putting on God's armor to stand against his schemes — a fuller development of the same theme.
Ephesians 4:27 warns against giving the devil an opportunity, complementing the call to resist him actively — both address opposing the devil.
Acts 14:22 teaches that many hardships lead to the kingdom, directly aligning with the 'undergoing the same sufferings'.
John 16:33 promises trouble in the world but Christ's overcoming, mirroring Peter's call to stand firm in faith.
Luke 4:3-12 provides the model of Jesus resisting Satan's temptations, embodying the same command to resist the devil firm in faith.
In Colossians 2:5, Paul rejoices in the stability of their faith — the same quality of steadfastness commanded here.
Matthew 4:10 records Jesus rebuking Satan, providing the ultimate example of resisting the devil as commanded here.
In 2 Corinthians 1:24, Paul affirms believers stand firm in faith — the same posture of steadfastness commanded here.
In 2 Peter 3:17, guarding against error preserves steadfastness — the same firmness in faith required to resist the devil here.
1 John 2:13 speaks of overcoming the evil one — a parallel to resisting the devil, both calling believers to stand firm against him.
Luke 22:32 shows Jesus praying for Peter's faith to withstand Satan's sifting, directly connecting to the call to resist the devil and strengthen the brotherhood.
1 Corinthians 10:13 promises God will provide a way to endure temptation, reinforcing the call to resist steadfastly in the face of common trials.