NET Bible
"Service, Suffering, and Judgment For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer."
— 1 Peter 4:7, NET Bible
“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”
“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer: ”
“But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.”
“But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore and watch in prayers.”
“But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;”
“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”
So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.
They will face a reckoning before Jesus Christ who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.
Now it was for this very purpose that the gospel was preached to those who are now dead, so that though they were judged in the flesh by human standards they may live spiritually by God’s standards.
Service, Suffering, and Judgment For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.