Devine Scripture

1 Peter 4:7

1 Peter chapter 4 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

Context

v.6For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

v.7This passage

v.8above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 21:34

    But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

  • Matthew 25:13

    Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.

  • James 5:8

    Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:6

    so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:2

    It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

  • Colossians 4:2

    Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;