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1 Peter 4:7

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

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}.

The accomplishing of the goal of all things is close at hand. Therefore, keep alert and self-controlled, so that you can pray.

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

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

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Cross-References

  • James 5:8 (40 votes)

    Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

  • James 5:9 (40 votes)

    Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

  • 1 Peter 1:13 (30 votes)

    ¶ 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 (22 votes)

    ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

  • 2 Timothy 4:5 (20 votes)

    But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

  • Luke 21:34 (18 votes)

    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 (15 votes)

    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.