Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Holman Bible
Now the end of all things is near;
A Conservative Version
But the end of all things has approached. Therefore be serious, and be sober for the prayers.
American Standard Version
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:
Amplified
The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]
An Understandable Version
But the end of everything [as far as your lives are concerned] is near, so be sensible, and sober [so as to be] prayerful.
Anderson New Testament
But the end of all things is at hand; be sober-minded, therefore, and watchful, that you may pray.
Bible in Basic English
But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;
Common New Testament
The end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and sober for your prayers.
Daniel Mace New Testament
The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.
Darby Translation
But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Now the end of all things has approached; be, therefore, sober, and watch to prayer.
Godbey New Testament
But the end of all things is at hand. Therefore be prudent, and sober unto prayers:
Goodspeed New Testament
But the end of all things is near. Be serious and collected, therefore, and pray.
John Wesley New Testament
But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Julia Smith Translation
And the end of all has drawn near: be ye therefore of sound mind, and live abstemiously in prayers.
King James 2000
But the end of all things is at hand: be therefore sober minded, and watch unto prayer.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now the end of all [things] draws near. Therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for [your] prayers.
Modern King James verseion
But the end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be of sound mind, and be sensible to prayers.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The end of all things is at hand. Be ye therefore discreet, and sober, that ye may be apt to prayers.
Moffatt New Testament
Now the end of all is near. Steady then, keep cool and pray!
Montgomery New Testament
But the end of all things is close at hand; so be sober, watch and pray.
NET Bible
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
New Heart English Bible
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
Noyes New Testament
But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Sawyer New Testament
But the end of all things is at hand. Be sober therefore, and watch in prayers;
The Emphasized Bible
But, the end of all things, hath drawn near: - be of sound mind, therefore, and be sober for prayers;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But the end of all things is near: be ye therefore sober-minded, and vigilant in prayers.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.
Webster
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch to prayer.
Weymouth New Testament
But the end of all things is now close at hand: therefore be sober-minded and temperate, so that you may give yourselves to prayer.
Williams New Testament
But the end of everything on earth is near. So be serious and sober minded, that you may give yourselves to prayer.
World English Bible
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
Worrell New Testament
But the end of all things has drawn near; be ye, therefore, of sound mind, and be sober unto prayers;
Worsley New Testament
But the end of all things draws nigh: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer:
Youngs Literal Translation
And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,
Themes
Charity » The attributes of charity
End of the world » The end of all things being at hand
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
The second coming of Christ » Should be always considered as at hand
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Devotionals about 1 Peter 4:7
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Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 4:7
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Serving To The Glory Of God
6 Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in their mortal flesh like all humans and live in the spiritual realm like God. 7 Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray. 8 Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
Cross References
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.
Luke 21:36
So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man."
Ecclesiastes 7:2
It's better to attend a funeral than to attend a banquet, for everyone dies eventually, and the living will take this to heart.
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?"
Ezekiel 7:2-3
"Son of Man, this is what Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: "It's over! All four corners of the land are out of time!
Ezekiel 7:6
""The end is coming! ""The end is here! ""And it's looking in your direction! ""Look out! It's arrived!
Matthew 24:13-14
But the person who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 24:42
"So keep on watching, because you don't know on what day your Lord is coming.
Matthew 25:13
So keep on watching, because you don't know the day or the hour."
Matthew 26:38-41
Then he told them, "I'm so deeply grieved that I feel I'm about to die. Wait here and stay awake with me."
Mark 13:33-37
Be careful! Watch out! Because you don't know when the time will come.
Mark 14:37-38
When he went back, he found his disciples asleep. "Simon, are you asleep?" he asked Peter. "You couldn't stay awake for one hour, could you?
Luke 21:34
"Constantly be on your guard so that your hearts will not be loaded down with self-indulgence, drunkenness, and the worries of this life, or that day will take you by surprise
Luke 22:46
He asked them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and keep on praying that you may not be tempted."
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
Romans 13:11-12
This is necessary because you know the times it's already time for you to wake up from sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we became believers.
1 Corinthians 7:29
This is what I mean, brothers: The time is short. From now on, those who have wives should live as though they had none,
1 Corinthians 15:24
Then the end will come, when after he has done away with every ruler and every authority and power, the Messiah hands over the kingdom to God the Father.
Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints.
Philippians 4:5
Let your gracious attitude be known to all people. The Lord is near:
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer. Be alert and thankful when you pray.
1 Thessalonians 5:6-8
Therefore, let's not fall asleep like others do, but let's stay awake and be sober.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry.
Titus 2:12
It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age
Hebrews 10:25
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another even more as you see the day of the Lord coming nearer.
James 5:8-9
You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 3:7
In a similar way, you husbands must live with your wives in an understanding manner, as with a most delicate partner. Honor them as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing may interfere with your prayers.
1 Peter 5:8
Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the Devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
2 Peter 3:9-11
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.
1 John 2:18-19
Little children, it is the last hour. Just as you heard that an antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.
Revelation 16:15
"See, I am coming like a thief. How blessed is the person who remains alert and keeps his clothes on! He won't have to go naked and let others see his shame."