8. Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.
9. Resist him by being strong in faith, being aware that the same passions afflict those who are your brothers in the world.
10. But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.
11. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12. I have written briefly, through Sylvanus, whom I consider to be a faithful brother to you, begging and testifying that this is the true grace of God, in which you have been established.
13. The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.
14. Greet one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.