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


In Context

4 They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:

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

6 For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

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

8 And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

1 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

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 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.