Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

- (; Ephesians 6:11; .)

Stedfast - (cf. , end.) Satan's power exists only against the unbelieving: the faithful he cannot touch (). Faith gives strength to prayer, the instrument against the foe, (, etc.) Knowing ... - `encouragement not to faint in afflictions:' your brethren have the same common lot of Christians (). It is a sign of God's favour, rather than displeasure, that Satan is allowed to harass you, as he did Job.

Are - are being accomplished according to God's appointment.

In the world - lying in the wicked one, therefore the scene of "tribulation" ().

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