1 Peter 4:7

The Passion Translation

Since we are approaching the end of all things, be intentional, purposeful, and self-controlled so that you can be given to prayer.

Cross References

Genesis 19:35

So they got their father drunk the second time; and the younger went in and slept with him. He was once again so drunk he had no clue what had happened.

Genesis 6:13

So God said to Noah, “I have decided that all living creatures must die, for their violence has filled the earth, and I will wipe them off the face of the earth!

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies, and the priests lead out of their own self-interest. And my people love it that way. But what will they do when judgment comes?”

Ezekiel 7:6

It’s all over for you! The end is near! Doom is awakened against you. Behold, the fateful day!

Matthew 24:42

This is why you must stay alert: because no one knows the day your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:13

“That is the reason you should always stay awake and be alert, because you don’t know the day or the hour when the Bridegroom will appear.”

Luke 21:34

“Be careful that you never allow your hearts to grow cold. Be careful that you are not caught off guard, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and the worries of this life, and that day will come upon you suddenly like a trap. Don’t let me come and find you drunk or living carelessly like everyone else.

Luke 21:36

Keep a constant watch over your soul, and pray for the courage and grace to prevail over these things that are destined to occur and that you will stand before the presence of the Son of Man with a clear conscience.”

Luke 22:46

“Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “You need to be alert and pray for the strength to endure the great temptation.”

Romans 12:12

Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.

1 Corinthians 15:24

Then the final stage of completion comes, when he will bring to an end every other rulership, authority, and power, and he will hand over his kingdom to Father God.

1 Corinthians 7:29

My friends, what I mean is this. The urgency of our times mean that from now on, those who have wives should live as though without them.

Philippians 4:5

And let gentleness be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near.

Colossians 4:2

Be faithful to pray as intercessors who are fully alert and giving thanks to God.

2 Timothy 4:5

So be alert to all these things and overcome every form of evil. Carry in your heart the passion of your calling as a church planter and evangelist, and fulfill your ministry calling.

Titus 2:12

This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age.

Hebrews 10:25

This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning.

Hebrews 9:26

for that would mean he must suffer repeatedly ever since the fall of the world. But now he has appeared at the fulfillment of the ages to abolish sin once and for all by the sacrifice of himself!

1 Peter 1:13

So then, prepare your hearts and minds for action! Stay alert and fix your hope firmly on the marvelous grace that is coming to you. For when Jesus Christ is unveiled, a greater measure of grace will be released to you.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, you in turn must treat your wives with tenderness, viewing them as feminine partners who deserve to be honored, for they are co-heirs with you of the “divine grace of life,” so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

1 Peter 5:8

Be well balanced and always alert, because your enemy, the devil, roams around incessantly, like a roaring lion looking for its prey to devour.

Revelation 16:15

“Behold, I come like a thief! God’s blessing is with the one who remains awake and fully clothed in me and will not walk about naked, exposed to disgrace.”