1 Peter 4:7 “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so…”

1 Peter 4:7

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Now the ende of all things is at hand. Be ye therefore sober, and watching in prayer.

Darby Translation

But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;

Young's Literal Translation

And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,

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;

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Cross references

“the end”

Hebrews 10:25 Ezekiel 7:6 Philippians 4:5 Jeremiah 5:31 1 Corinthians 7:29 1 Corinthians 15:24

Hebrews 10:25 · BSB

Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Ezekiel 7:6 · BSB

The end has come! The end has come! It has roused itself against you. Behold, it has come!

Philippians 4:5 · BSB

Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

Jeremiah 5:31 · BSB

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?

1 Corinthians 7:29 · BSB

What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;

1 Corinthians 15:24 · BSB

Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.

“ye”

1 Peter 1:13 1 Peter 5:8 1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 Titus 2:12

1 Peter 1:13 · BSB

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 · BSB

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

Titus 2:12 · BSB

It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

“and”

Luke 21:34 2 Timothy 4:5 Colossians 4:2 Romans 12:12 Revelation 16:15 Ephesians 6:18

Luke 21:34 · BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

2 Timothy 4:5 · BSB

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Colossians 4:2 · BSB

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

Romans 12:12 · BSB

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Revelation 16:15 · BSB

“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”

Ephesians 6:18 · BSB

Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

Also

Romans 13:11–12

Romans 13:11–12 · BSB

And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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