1 Peter 4:7 - The Message7-11 Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes! See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. See the chapterAmplified 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. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer: See the chapterCommon English Bible7 The end of everything has come. Therefore, be self-controlled and clearheaded so you can pray. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version7 But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers. See the chapter |