But in the mean time watch. There is a close connexion between this, and the duly casting our care upon him. How deeply had St. Peter himself suffered for want of watching! Be vigilant — As if he had said, Awake, and keep awake. Sleep no more: be this your care. As a roaring lion — Full of rage. Seeking — With all subtilty likewise. Whom he may devour or swallow up — Both soul and body.
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1 Peter 5:8
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: