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1 Peter 4

1 Peter 4:7

Living for God’s Glory · 1 Peter 4:1–11
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Translations

Modern
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
Traditional
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Literal
Now the end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be sound-minded and be sober unto prayers,
Latin
Omnium autem finis appropinquavit. Estote itaque prudentes, et vigilate in orationibus.

Original

Greek
English
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Notes

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near: With the coming of Christ, the "last days" predicted by the Old Testament prophets had begun (see 1:10–12). The next event in God’s plan to save people is the second coming of Christ. His return will bring an end to the world as we know it. This end could come at any time. Therefore, Christians must always be ready for it (see also Philippians 4:5; James 5:8; Revelation 1:3; 22:10).

1 Peter 4:7–11

With this paragraph of final instructions, Peter brings the third main part of the letter to a close (3:13–4:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter

Parallels

1 Corinthians 10:23–33

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Maranatha Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Being Sober Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Judgment: The General Prayer: Accompanied With: Watchfulness Prayer: Shortness of Time a Motive To Self Control Self-control Sober-mindedness Sobriety with Prayer Sobriety: Motive For Sobriety: Motives To Substance Abuse Temptation: Resistance To The Second Coming of Christ: should be Always Considered As at Hand Watchfulness: Exhortations To Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Watchfulness: should Be with Sobriety