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Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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A Roaring Lion on the Prowl
Scholars explain that Peter uses powerful imagery to describe the devil. He is an "adversary" (a legal term for an accuser) and a "roaring lion," signifying his fierce power, hunger, and intent to intimidate and destroy. Commentators note this isn't a distant threat; he is actively "walking about," specifically looking for a Christian to spiritually ruin, much like a lion stalking its prey.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Be sober. While you cast your cares upon God and have no anxiety in that regard, let your concern be directed to another point. Do not dou…
Be watchful (γρηγορησατε). First aorist active imperative of γρηγορεω, late present imperative from perfect εγρηγορα (to be awake)…
19th Century
Anglican
Be sober, be vigilant.—These are single words in the Greek, and in the tense which indicates immediate attention…
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16th Century
Protestant
Be sober. This explanation extends further: since we are at war with a most fierce and powerful enemy, we must be strenuous in resisting h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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