1 Peter 4:7 cpdv — But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers. "

— 1 Peter 4:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 4 — Context

4

About this, they wonder why you do not rush with them into the same confusion of indulgences, blaspheming.

5

But they must render an account to him who is prepared to judge the living and the dead.

6

For because of this, the Gospel was also preached to the dead, so that they might be judged, certainly, just like men in the flesh, yet also, so that they might live according to God, in the Spirit.

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But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers.

8

But, before all things, have a constant mutual charity among yourselves. For love covers a multitude of sins.

9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

10

Just as each of you has received grace, minister in the same way to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 4:7 say?
1 Peter 4:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers. ”
Where is 1 Peter 4:7 in the Bible?
1 Peter 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 4:7.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 4:7 in?
1 Peter 4:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 4:7?
1 Peter 4:7 reads (CPDV): “But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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