1 Peter 4:7

New International Reader's Version

The end of all things is near. So be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray.

Cross References

Genesis 19:35

So they got their father to drink wine that night also. Then the younger daughter slept with him. Again he wasn’t aware when she lay down or when she got up.

Genesis 6:13

So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to everyone. They have filled the earth with their harmful acts. I am certainly going to destroy them and the earth.

Ecclesiastes 7:2

So it’s better to go where people are mourning than to go where people are having a good time. Everyone will die someday. Those who are still living should really think about that.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies. The priests rule by their own authority. And my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?”

Ezekiel 7:6

“ ‘The end has come! The end has come! It has stirred itself up against you. It is here!

Matthew 24:42

“So keep watch. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:13

“So keep watch. You do not know the day or the hour that the groom will come.

Luke 21:34

“Be careful. If you aren’t, your hearts will be loaded down with wasteful living, drunkenness and the worries of life. Then the day the Son of Man returns will close on you like a trap. It will happen suddenly.

Luke 21:36

Always keep watching. Pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen. Also, pray that you will not be judged guilty when the Son of Man comes.”

Luke 22:46

“Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up! Pray that you won’t fall into sin when you are tempted.”

Romans 12:12

When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.

1 Corinthians 15:24

Then the end will come after Christ destroys all rule, authority and power. Then he will hand over the kingdom to God the Father.

1 Corinthians 7:29

Brothers and sisters, what I mean is that the time is short. From now on, those who have a husband or wife should live as if they did not.

Ephesians 6:18

At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone know how gentle you are. The Lord is coming soon.

Colossians 4:2

Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.

2 Timothy 4:5

But I want you to keep your head no matter what happens. Don’t give up when times are hard. Work to spread the good news. Do everything God has given you to do.

Titus 2:12

His grace teaches us to say no to godless ways and sinful desires. We must control ourselves. We must do what is right. We must lead godly lives in today’s world.

Hebrews 10:25

And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. Let us do this even more as you see Christ’s return approaching.

Hebrews 9:26

If he had, he would have had to suffer many times since the world was created. But he has appeared once and for all time. He has come at the time when God’s work is being completed. He has come to do away with sin by offering himself.

1 Peter 1:13

So be watchful, and control yourselves completely. In this way, put your hope in the grace that lies ahead. This grace will be brought to you when Jesus Christ returns.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, consider the needs of your wives. They are weaker than you. So treat them with respect. Honor them as those who will share with you the gracious gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.

1 Peter 5:8

Be watchful and control yourselves. Your enemy the devil is like a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to swallow up.

Revelation 16:15

“Look! I am coming like a thief! Blessed is anyone who stays awake and keeps their clothes on. Then they will be ready. They will not be caught naked and so be put to shame.”