King James Version:
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¶ But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The accomplishing of the goal of all things is close at hand. Therefore, keep alert and self-controlled, so that you can pray.
Berean Standard Bible:
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
American Standard Version:
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But{G1161} the end{G5056} of all things{G3956} is at hand{G1448}: be ye{G4993} therefore{G3767} sober{G4993}, and{G2532} watch{G3525} unto{G1519} prayer{G4335}.
Cross-References (KJV):
James 5:8
- Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
James 5:9
- Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
1 Peter 1:13
- ¶ Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 5:8
- ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
2 Timothy 4:5
- But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Luke 21:34
- And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares.
Hebrews 10:25
- Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
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Commentary for 1 Peter 4:7
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G5056
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τέλος
Transliteration: télos
Pronunciation: tel'-os
Description: from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare φόρος. - Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever. - Strong's Number: G1448
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγγίζω
Transliteration: engízō
Pronunciation: eng-id'-zo
Description: from ἐγγύς; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:--approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh. - Strong's Number: G4993
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σωφρονέω
Transliteration: sōphronéō
Pronunciation: so-fron-eh'-o
Description: from σώφρων; to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate:--be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly. - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3525
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νήφω
Transliteration: nḗphō
Pronunciation: nay'-fo
Description: of uncertain affinity; to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet:--be sober, watch. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G4335
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προσευχή
Transliteration: proseuchḗ
Pronunciation: pros-yoo-khay'
Description: from προσεύχομαι; prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel):--X pray earnestly, prayer.