²⁷ and don’t give the devil an opportunity.

¹¹ Put on^(A) the full armor^(B) of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.

⁸ Be sober-minded,^(A) be alert.^(B) Your adversary the devil^(C) is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. ⁹ Resist him,^(D) firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.