1 Peter 4:7
5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6 That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
- KJV
- But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
- WEB
- But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
- ASV
- But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:
- DARBY
- But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;
- BLB
- Now the end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be sound-minded and be sober unto prayers,
- ÅB
- Men alle tings ende er kommet nær; vær derfor sindige og edrue så dere kan be,
- OTB
- Slutten på alle ting er nær; vær derfor sindige og selvkontrollerte for bønnens skyld.
- B1930
- Men alle tings ende er kommet nær; vær derfor sindige og edrue så I kan bede,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 5:8–9
You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
Read in context1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Read in context1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Read in context2 Timothy 4:5
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Read in contextLuke 21:34
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
Read in contextHebrews 10:25
Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Read in contextColossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
Read in context1 Thessalonians 5:6–8
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
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