1 Peter 4:7 nasb — The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

NASB

"The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer."

— 1 Peter 4:7, NASB

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1 Peter 4 — Context

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In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;

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but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.

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The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

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Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

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Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

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As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving 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 NASB reads: “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.”
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 (NASB): “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.” 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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