1 Peter 4:7 - Plain English Version7 You know, God will finish up everything soon. So now you have to think clearly, and be careful about everything you do, so that you can talk to God properly when you pray. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 The end of everything has come. Therefore, be self-controlled and clearheaded so you can pray. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers. Ver Capítulo |
And you men that are married, you have to do your part too. You have to respect your wives and take good care of them. Their bodies aren’t strong like yours. But all of you are God’s people, so God gave them life, just the same as he gave you life. So remember that, and be good to them and respect them. Then God will hear your prayers.
My Christian friends, listen to what I’m saying. There is not much time left before Jesus will come back, and he will change this world. So don’t just think about the things of this world. That is the reason why I’m telling you married men that after Jesus comes back, it will not matter if people are married or single. And I’m telling you people that are sad, don’t worry, the trouble that makes you sad will go away when Jesus comes back. And I’m telling you people that are happy, the things that make you happy will go away when Jesus comes back. And I’m telling you people that buy things for yourselves, you will not own those things after Jesus comes back. You see, we do those things in this world now, but soon, when Jesus comes back, all those things will finish up. So don’t just live for those things now.
Then Jesus said, “It will be like that for you too. You don’t know when I will come back. You don’t know the day or the time. So you have to keep on waiting for me properly. You have to be ready for me when I come.” (We have not yet translated 25:14-30. You can read a story like that story in Luke 19:11-27.)