7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.


In Context

4 They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you.

5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

1st Peter 4:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch to prayer.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be you therefore sober, and watch to prayer.