1 Peter 4:7

New English Translation

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

Cross References

Genesis 19:35

So they made their father drunk that night as well, and the younger one came and had sexual relations with him. But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up.

Genesis 6:13

So God said to Noah, “I have decided that all living creatures must die, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I am about to destroy them and the earth.

Ecclesiastes 7:2

It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes!

Ezekiel 7:6

An end comes – the end comes! It has awakened against you – the end is upon you! Look, it is coming!

Matthew 24:42

“Therefore stay alert, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:13

Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Luke 21:34

“But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.

Luke 21:36

But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Luke 22:46

So he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation!”

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.

1 Corinthians 15:24

Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has brought to an end all rule and all authority and power.

1 Corinthians 7:29

And I say this, brothers and sisters: The time is short. So then those who have wives should be as those who have none,

Ephesians 6:18

With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

Colossians 4:2

Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

2 Timothy 4:5

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

Titus 2:12

It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Hebrews 10:25

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

Hebrews 9:26

for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the consummation of the ages to put away sin by his sacrifice.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Revelation 16:15

(Look! I will come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays alert and does not lose his clothes so that he will not have to walk around naked and his shameful condition be seen.)