1 Peter 4:7
1 Peter 4:7-11 The Message (MSG)
Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!
1 Peter 4:7 King James Version (KJV)
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 Peter 4:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
1 Peter 4:7 New Century Version (NCV)
The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray.
1 Peter 4:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer
1 Peter 4:7 New International Version (NIV)
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
1 Peter 4:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
1 Peter 4:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.]
1 Peter 4:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.